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Home My WebLink About01 - Correspondence - Pro OpenMulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:46 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Up The Economy From: bowmanhb@aol.com rbowmanhb@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7.11 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newpartbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Up The Economy [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council Members, In Orange County we have less than 40 Coronavirus deaths and there are 3.1 million residents. A few questions: 1). Why have you closed the beach parking lots and boardwalks? 2). Why are the grass areas near the beach in CDM fenced off? 3}. What is the empirical data that justifies the closing of the restaurants, gyms, stores and non-essential businesses? Thousands of people's lives have been destroyed and financial fortunes have been ruined. Citizens have the right to make their own decisions whether to go about their lives as they wish. Thanks, Dave Bowman Corona Del Mar 230 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Larry Dart Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:39:26 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's office; info@span-newportbeach.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Attn. Newport Beach City Council, 4 completely appose the continued restrictions on outdoor non -contact activities in the City of Newport Beach and propose an easing of those restrictions on May 1st. The county of Riverside has currently eased the restrictions on golf, tennis, parks and hiking trails. The City of Newport Beach should open all City tennis courts with posted signs regarding recommended behavior. The potential for coronavirus spread on City tennis courts, where social distancing is easily accomplished, is significantly low. City citizens need safe forms of physical exercise to bolster immune systems as well as their mental health. I oppose the continued closure of the City of Newport Beach beaches where citizens can get out into the fresh air and sunshine that aids in the eradication of coronavirus and other illnesses. Regards, Larry Dart 941 Tiller Way Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:54 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Barbara deGroot Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:53:24 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org Subject: Pubtic Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Newport Beach City Council Members, Please do not close the beaches. Fresh air and sunshine are important to people's morale at this difficult time. I five near the beach and see people being respectful of one another, trying not to walk too close and keeping their distance on the beach. Yes there are young people hitting a ball back and forth, but it is hard to believe that is a dangerous activity. There is more crowding and less social distancing at the construction sites on my street (jasmine Ave) that at the beach. There are six construction projects going an in the 200-300 blocks of Jasmine Ave. Noise and trucks Monday through Friday. Building projects are protected and respected, but people walking out of doors are seen as a threat. This is a strange double standard to me. I do hope the town is checking to make sure that the construction projects are being run safely. Thank you, Barbara De Groat 217 Jasmine Ave. Sent from my iPad M Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Coronavirus and the Sun: a Lesson from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic From: Fred Fourcher `feed@bitcentral.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 11:20 AM To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.eov> Cc: Adriana Fou rcher<afourcher@bitcentra1.com> Subject: Re: Coronavirus and tate Sun: a Lesson from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK Iinks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. will, I saw the council agenda for Tuesday. Please keep our beaches open! Unless someone can point to evidence that COVID is transmitted outdoors, let's get back to normal. Fresh air and sunshine -- who knew? A study from China (excluding Hubei) on transmission locations gat a lot of attention today when Scott Gottlieb -- an ardent lockdown supporter — tweeted it "raises key chance for states to move services outdoors (religious, gym classes, restaurants, etc)." The study found: "Home outbreaks were the dominant category (254 of 318 outbreaks, 79.9%), followed by transport (108; 34.0%I note that many outbreaks involved more than one venue category). "We identified only a single outbreak in an outdoor environment, which involved two cases." 30 ■ Home 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Ian Jan -Ian Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Date httr)sD mail chi. m 5eaecee560a3 unleash- ros erit -hotline-662701 ?e=38486462ba Fred 1 ■ Transport V 20 Iii Restaurant u v Entertainment ld ■ Shopping Z ■ Miscellaneous 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Ian Jan -Ian Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan Date httr)sD mail chi. m 5eaecee560a3 unleash- ros erit -hotline-662701 ?e=38486462ba Fred 1 From: "O'Neill, William" <woneill new ortbeachca. ova Date: Thursday, April 23, 2028 at 18:13 AM To: Fred Fourcher rfred bitcentral.com> Subject: Re: Coronavirus and the Sun: a Lesson from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic -A LIT ION :Externa I Sender fii Fred — our beaches and most of the parks are open. I expect that we'll be re -visiting the public space re -openings in the coming weeks. i agree that we need to get to the point of good signage rather than closures. People are taking this seriously, as we can see in the OC and NB data. And if folks don't feel safe because they don't feel that they can social distance, then they can find another spot to go in our city. Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www _newportbeachca. govjcovidl9 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. From: Fred Fourcher <fred@bitcentral.com> Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2828 at 3:28 PM To: Diane Dixon <ddixon new ortbeachca. ova, "Muldoon, Kevin" <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Duffield, Duffy" <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>, "Avery, Brad" <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>, Jeff Herdman yherdman@newDortbeachca.goy>, "Brenner, Joy" <JBrenner new ortbeachca. ova, "O'Neill, William" <wonei I I @ newportbeachca.goy> Cc: Adriana Fourcher rafourcher bitcentral.com> Subject: Coronavirus and the Sun: a Lesson from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mayor and Council Members, This article provides some perspective on what worked back in 1918 and how it applies to us today. Especially here in sunny Newport Beach. htt s: medium.com ra.hobda coronavirus -and -the -sun -a -lesson -from -the -1918 -influenza- andemic-50915ldc8O65 Please open our beaches, parks and Buck Gully. Sunshine is what people need to improve their immune systems. Outdoors in a wind, 5' social distancing is irrelevant, just post signs at Buck Gully and other public places to wear a mask in the presence of other people. Let's get people out in the sun! Fred Fourcher, CEO Bitcentral, Inc. fred(cD bitcentr aLcom Direct Line: 949-417-4111 www.bitcentral.com IIIIIIIIIIIIII, ■_■rti1 im C L empowering media Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:52 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & From: Tony Lange Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:51:38 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@span-newportbeach.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sent from my Whone Dear City council, Please open everything. Do not close the beaches. 99 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2029 11:31 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Sharon McNalley Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:30:35 AM (UTC -98:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@span- new portbeac h.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, The suggestion of closing Corona del Mar Streets for the entire week -end for three successive weeks is draconian beyond any just rationale. It is difficult enough when you close our streets for races, as you do too frequently. To be unable to leave our neighborhood or to have necessary deliveries, including those from instacart and from kind neighbors who often shop on my behalf, is tantamount to being incarcerated. I am, like most senior citizens, following the guidelines for safety and health, as well as consideration for others. To impose further restrictions on our activity would be cruel and heartless. I actually can't believe you would even consider such a restrictive policy. Kindly reflect on how difficult it would be for government officials not to be able to leave their homes --of course, you would probably not impose the same restrictions on yourselves.....would you? Sincerely, Sharon McNalley 3228 Ocean Boulevard *since 1971 130 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Reopen everything! Attachments: face boo k_1588010148319_6660597317135935979jpg From: Susan Bartoletti <italianwinediva@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 202011:01 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Reopen everything! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please reopen the boardwalks and all businesses. Please keep the beaches open. I am a 40 year resident of Newport. I am 65 and a small business owner. I have Iost all income due to this shutdown. We cannot continue like this. Sincerely, Susan Bartoletti Remember! If your state opens before you think it should, you can still stay home while others go out. That's called FREEDOM - Mulvey, Jennifer From: O'Neill, William Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:19 AM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: Thank You! Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeachca.gov/covid19rhttp://www.newportbeachca.gov/covid19> to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. On 4/27/20, 8:27 AM, "Andrew's GmaiI" <andrewtbeIden @gmai1.com> wrote: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning Mayor, I just wanted to say "thank you" for keeping Newport Beaches open. I also wanted to thank you for doing the right thing by closing piers, boardwalks and beach parking lots to dissuade visitors from overcrowding the beach during these trying times. You've been a great leader for aur city in the midst of this crises and I appreciate you keeping Newport, "Newport". Take care, Andrew Belden 949-233-1787 Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Emergency ordinance --___Original Message ----- From: Jaclyn Bosson rjaclynbosson@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:43 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Emergency ordinance [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear council, > I am writing you in regards to the emergency ordinance of closing the beaches. I oppose this. These beaches belong to the people. If all of the beaches were open we would not have the overcrowding that you believe we are having. I am a Newport business owner and renter and have seen respectful social distancing by families and individuals enjoying much needed fresh air and sun. Your actions of closing the beaches will only incite more protests and more anger. It's time to open California and OUR beaches. > Respectfully, > Jaclyn Basson > Sent from my iPhone 125 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: WE NEED A WIN -----Original Message ----- From: Casey Brazeel <caseybrazeel@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2024 8:23 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: WE NEED A WIN [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello there, > I hope you are doing well. > I am writing to you about the discussion of closing the beaches in Newport Beach. 5 It will be going too far. All of us have done our part to protect the vulnerable population. Our freedoms and choices have been taken away and we have complied. Enough is enough. > Being alive is a risk we a I I take every day. If we have special circumstances we take that in to consideration as we make our choices walking through life. If we are afraid to get sick we stay home. We don't ask everyone to bend to our special needs for at least we shouldn't) • Where is personal responsibility? • We are free Americans and should be treated as such. That seems to have gotten lost in all of this. > I'm sure those that oppose my position will mention the fact that people from all over are coming to "our beaches" but isn't that the case all the time? For years and years and years to come? How did we ever know we weren't going to catch some illness? Again, it's a part of life. > Balboa Island has become a disaster because of the restrictions. People want to get out of their homes so badly that they are forced to walk in the alleys and the streets. a We need to get back to our normal lives. People can't take much more. We need an outlet and a win finally! > Please give us a win * Thank you for your time, * Casey Brazeel * Balboa Island 203 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Possible Beach Closures ---Original Message ---- From: Curtis Bucher <cpbucher5@gmaP.comp Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:03 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Possible Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, my name is Curtis Bucher and I am a high school student at Newport Harbor High. I understand that the city is looking into possibly closing down the beaches due to coronavirus, and I just wanted to offer the opinion of a high school student and Newport Beach local. With school being Closed and stay at home orders in place I really appreciate having the beach to go to for exercise and a place to get out of the house. Obviously 1 always practice safe social distancing. I am hoping that the city considers the importance of keeping the beaches open, and possibly considers options that keep the beaches open to locals specifically, or look to other means of limiting the number of people on the beach besides a full on closure. When the beaches are crowded I understand the majority of people are from out of town, and congregate in certain streets, so it seems a waste to me to close the entire beach to everyone. All this being said I am confident in the City's ability to make the right choices in this difficult time Thank You, Curtis Bucher 110 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:28 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: OPEN NB -KEEP BEACHES OPEN -PROTECT OUR RIGHTS -----Original Message ----- From: kr€sten coliins <shopglambands@yahoo.com> Sent. Monday, April 27, 2020 12:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: OPEN NB -KEEP BEACHES OPEN -PROTECT OUR RIGHTS [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please listen to the people! We want NEWPORT BEACH OPEN, BEACHES TO STAY OPEN AND BUSINESS TO OPEN IMMEDIATELY! Gavin Newsom does not control you ! Stand strong with the people who live here, voted for you, and have been abiding by the rules. We want our rights upheld 1 Keep beaches open and open up business for all 1 It is our right ! 9VA Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:33 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Sheri <shericook@cox.neta Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:33 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL) D0 NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep our Intal beaches open. Also keep our bike trails open. We need to get out and we can do so responsibly, Jay and Sheri Cook Sent from my Phone 30 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:48 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep our beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: Karen Cote <biblestorygraphics@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:47 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep our beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach has always strived to do what's best for the people. We rely on you to do so. People are hurting. Really hurting. Please don't close our beaches. Someone has to be strong in setting the wrongs being righted. Please stand brave. Our soldiers died for our freedom. Life and freedoms will disappear as we know it here unless we get our economy moving. Beaches staying open (science agrees) will keep people healthy. It gives hope in what is fast becoming hopefess for many. Help set us free. Please. Thank you, Karen Cote 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 7020 11:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures in Newport Beach -----Original Message ---- From: Melinda Cross <melindascross@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:42 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures in Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAILI DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I was told that you will be meeting tomorrow at 3 pm to discuss the possible closure of beaches in Newport Beach. Yesterday, I was at Big Corona, and I witnessed families and others respecting our social distancing guidelines and enjoying healthy exercise. I enjoyed running along the beach because it was much less crowded than the sidewalks above Big Corona. We have been asked to stay home to flatten the curve and allow for hospitals to get ready. Our local tax dollars go to maintain these beaches, and we protest any closure to deny our right to access the beaches. I would like to peacefully protest at your meeting tomorrow. How can I do that safely? Thank you for your response, Melinda Cross 949.870.5805 Sent from my Phone 153 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:59 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Closing the beach on weekends -----Original Message ----- From: Fadia Daher <fdaher545@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:39 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Closing the beach on weekends [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender acrd know the content is safe. PLEASE DONTI the sand has been our only outing to get some sun and fresh air. Please encourage other cities to open up so our beaches aren't so crowded. Thank you Fadia Daher Resident of the Newport peninsula. Sent from my Phone 198 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Re -Open Newport Beach From: "Carmen J. DeLeo" <carmendeleo@protonmail.com> Reply -To: "Carmen J. DeLeo" <carmendeleo@protonmail.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:40 AM To: "Duffield, Duffy" <dduffield newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Diane Dixon <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Avery, Brad" <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>, Jeff Herdman <'herdman new ortbeachca. ova, "Brenner, Joy" <JBrenner new ortbeachca. ova, "O'Neill, William" <wgneill@newportbeach_ca_.gQy>, "Muldoon, Kevin" <kmuldoon@newportbeachc_a.goy> Subject: Re -Open Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Duffy, As a new resident of Newport Beach Dover Shores, I applaud you and the city for keeping beaches open and letting people make their own decisions. My wife is immuno compromised yet we support the re -opening of the economy at this juncture, now that data has come in and we're not relying on the models anymore. We prefer, along with our doctors, to take the necessary precautions to protect her and make those choices as individuals. As a city and nation, we're rapidly approaching a point of no return where confidence erodes and will inflict far greater harm than any virus, which has now shown that in a vast majority of deaths existed with ca -morbidities. You can see 2 California doctors speaking about it here: htt s: www.armstron economics.com international- newslpolitics/caIifornia-er=doctors-speak-outl and 1 encourage you to seek out as much research as possible from those with minimal political or financial incentives. I implore you to re -open our city as quickly as possible, and contact Governor Newsome and express our concerns. As I write this there are 38 deaths due to Corona in the OC with a population of 3.2 Million people. There are 40 bald eagles as a point of comparison, and serves as a reminder not to tet our fear vanquish the hard won liberties over the past 3 centuries. In closing, I applaud and appreciate your efforts to keep the citizens safe and your unteneable position of having to please as many constituents as possible. I hope you'll give serious consideration to the detrimental long term economic and emotional effects of keeping aur beautiful city locked down any longer. Thank you, Carmen J. DeLeo (949) 401-7305 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:45 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: beach closures From: The Dogles <doylesoccer@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:45 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know -the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, My name is Paula Doyle. I live up the hill in Costa Mesa. I have been thanking God for your level headed management of this virus and appreciate my ability to take long walks along the beach. 1 am e - mailing you today to request that you take no further actions in restricting beach access in your beautiful city. Visiting the beach is a healthy, relaxing activity that may help everyone find their way back normality. As you know, Orange County has had only 39 deaths from Covid19. The average age of the deceased is 81 years old. There have been no deaths in children 20 and under. There is a 98% recovery rate in those who contract the virus. Hopefully, the crowds wilt be reduced next weekend because on April 25, San Clemente reopened their beaches to surfers and exercise. Also, although the parking lots remain closed, Strands and Salt Creek allowed visitors on their beaches as well. Doheny has lots closed, but allow surfing and beach going. Golf courses are reopening as well. The word will get out. Orange County was asked to Stay at Home to slow the spread over S weeks ago. The models were wrong, and we had no hospital overcrowding. We are still being told to stay at home, but now it's to level the curve? Thanks to Stanford and USC, we now have positive statistics concerning covid, but Governor Newsom is determined to keep our state shut down via the scare mongering media. I suspect that you are receiving immense pressure to comply with the state's control tactics, and thus your meeting. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Paula Doyle 207 Knox St. Costa Mesa P.S. Below, is Dr. Frickson's, science based briefing on covid-19 held on or before April 24, in Kern County CA. https://youtu.be/xfLVxx IBLU 18 Cynthia Gitibin 7 Cape Danbury Newport Beach, Ca 92660 April 27, 2020 Mayor Will O'Neill Newport Beach City Council RE: Regarding the City Council's decision to close beaches Dear Mayor Will O'Neill, I am a resident in beach, and I am writing this letter to protest the consideration of the City Council to close our beaches. I understand that the concern may also be out of town guests that are possibly coming in? I believe there is a better way to regulate rather than the closure of public beaches to our residents. I would encourage the city to consider other options to control out of town traffic, rather than closing the beaches to its residents. Please take into account the many articles and studies that are already available to us. We have a real mental crisis occurring that will not be ignored. We have a responsibility not to "burn down the village in order to save it." https://www.forbes.com/sites/geekglrlrlsing/2020/04/06/half-of- americans-say-covid-19-is-hurting-their-mental-health-new-poll- s h ows/ Newport Beach, like our great country, will be left to clean up a society with many psychological issues (not to mention the economic fallout) that transcends this virus. I urge you to consider all the information available to you and decide if closing off healthy individuals from the outdoors is necessary. There are also studies that indicate the risk of transmitting the Coronavirus from being outdoors is negligible. I am not sure I understand how the closing of beaches (parks and trails) will keep us safer but allowing restaurants to prepare food is not a concern for transmission? https://theh i l i. com/po l icy/healthcare/494348-new-study-finds-few- ca ses-of-outd oor-tra nsm iss io n -of -co ronav i ru s -i n -ch i n a Kindly reconsider the closures of the beaches. In light of all the information available to us, closing the beaches seems like an odd decision at the this time. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Respectfully, Cynthia Gitibin Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Urgent Input - Beach Closure Proposal - Input for City Council From: Deborah Gubernick rdgubernicks@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 202011:41 AM To: Dept - City Council ECityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Urgent Input - Beach Closure Proposal - Input for City Council [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council: As a resident of Newport Beach peninsula, I wanted to share my input regarding the current boardwalk closure and potential beach closure. First, the boardwalk closure: This has been a very difficult closure for we residents. We are a pedestrian community; we walk to the store; we bine to our neighbors' houses; we exercise on the boardwalk and we do so keeping a safe distance. We have no backyards; the beach and boardwalk are our backyards. We need access to these important areas of aur lives. The boardwalk should, at a minimum, be open to the people who live here. We are left to use the street and ally -ways to try to get around on foot or on bike, which is far more dangerous. Second, the rentals/parking situation: It is clear to me that the short term rental folks are getting more bold and are allowing renters to stay despite the City's ordinance to the contrary. In addition to having no real concern about the pandemic and potential for disease spread, these folks have no respect for those of us who live here year round -- and no respect for the fact that we are all relegated to work and study from home until the pandemic is under control. (I personally have three college kids who are all taking finals now at home; I'm working full time from home.) Just on our street alone, we had a woman rent a home having her 40th birthday day party -- complete with a line of cars honking to celebrate her starting at 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday. There were at least three street parties on my block alone last week as a result of pea ple stockpiling guests in their homes; I had to call the police three times. These renters have no respect for those of us who live her long term and who have nowhere else to go to study or work during this pandemic. Make it stop by having more patrols up and down and crack down on loud noise, large gatherings, and a pandemic -party atmosphere and ban any cars that are not owned by residents. Third, do not close the beach. This is our backyard. We pay to live here. We have nowhere else to go to decompress or get outside. Our kids play at the beach, we take our lunch breaks at the beach, we take a morning walk on the beach, etc. In this densely populated area, we literally have no where else we can go to get outside while still practicing social distancing. We cannot get into our cars and drive to a park because our parking spots will be sucked up by an out of town visitor in a matter of minutes. Do not punish those of us who five as a result of the intrusion of others. Instead, punish those who are not from here. Close the streets leading into the area and have a "check -point" requiring photo - ID with resident address. Or, allow no incoming traffic whatsoever. Or, issue beach permits to residents only or allow resident -only access by having only two a three paints of entry to the sand per mile that are staffed by someone checking resident ID before allowing people to access the sand. Ticket people who are not from here undera "stay at home ordinance" - meaning if you do not have resident ID, you will have to pay a fine. Also, ban LIBER, LYFT AND TAV5 84 from accessing this area or require proof of resident drop-off/pick up. During the last heat storm, we saw Uber/LYFT and TAXI drivers down this way letting out full cars of people (people who were smart enough to know the parking -- in certain areas -- was closed). Parking in general should be limited to residents through June. Consider either a resident parking pass or resident beach access and parking pass. Residents should have a pass for the beach, boardwalk and parking access and should continue to have access to these areas. Non-residents should not be entitled to these types of passes. Enforce. A rule is no rule if it is not enforced or followed. Regarding re -opening: Retail businesses, all golf courses (if not yet open), gyms, movie theaters, restaurants and shopping should be permitted to reopen -- but the city can insist they confirm they have sanitized and diligently cleaned before they are reopen. When opening an ordinarily crowded business, do a phase-in, allowing a 1/4 capacity number of people to enter at a time for the first few days or week, and if there are no increases in COVID-19 that week, then capacity can be increased to 1/2 capacity for the week following, with 3/4 capacity after that, and finally full capacity in a month -- all predicated on whether the COVID-19 numbers stay at or below the same level. . Consider Utah's approach (articles in www.sltrib.com called "How dining out in Utah will be different after the coronavirus shutdown" as one example of how to handle the reopenings). Additionally, attached is an article from my firm that illustrates positive steps that a business can take before reopening. https://www.swlaw.com/publications/legal-alerts/2766 Ultimately, those of us who live here need our beaches and boardwalk. We need the retail stores around us. We need to regulate those who are trying to come into our community with no regard for the fact that we cannot appropriately stay safe if they continue to flood our area. If I can be of help, or if you have questions, please let me know. Thank you, Debbie Gubernick 714-222-8017 85 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 202010:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: KEEP THE BEACHES OPEN111 -----Original Message ----- From: Kristie Haugh <kristiehaugh@me.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:13 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: KEEP THE BEACHES OPENM [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members: As a Registered Nurse and resident of Corona del Mar flower streets I urge you to keep the beaches open 1 Outdoor activities are essential for mental health and well being during this time. There is zero evidence that you can contract coronavirus while sitting on a beach, especially while practicing good standard precautions and maintaining 6ft distance as recommended. As many virologists have noted... being outside is better than being inside! I was at the Big Carona beach on Sunday afternoon for 3 hours and it was lovely. As far as I could see there was no evidence of overcrowding or misconduct of any kind. I realize some residents are complaining about the beaches being open but some of these complaints seem to be fueled by ignorance, fear and hysteria. Those residents have every right to stay inside. Let the rest of us enjoy the outdoors! Can someone tell me when they will put the volleyball courts back up??? Thanks for listening. Kristie Haugh Narcissus Ave. 206 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: EW; PLEASE KEEP BEACHES OPEN!!! From: Sandy Higgins Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:58:13 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific T'Ime (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: PLEASE KEEP BEACHES 4PENIH [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Do NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you rerognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon, I am asking on behalf of WE THE PEOPLE, that you keep the beaches open. Open up the businesses while still asking people to keep the social distancing for the time being. We need to bring our businesses back! Suicide, Domestic, and Child Abuse is on the rise! They have medications, UV lighting, and Heat eradicating this covid 19 now. We don't need that damn vaccine in order to open the state back up. I know that people are not going to put up with this unconstitutional lock down much longer. I am absolutely certain that more people have had this virus and are still alive and well, then there is people sick with it. The death rate is dropping in CA because it has been here since October/November 2019! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KEEP THE BEACHES OPEN! If more cities open their beaches, the less people will flock to Newport Beach, and we can comply with the social distancing better. PLEASE KEEP THE BEACHES OPEN! PLEASE OPEN UP THE SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAY 2020!!! PLEASE!!! Thank you for your time. Respectfully, Sandy Higgins Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:14 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW; Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Colleen Howes Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:13:59 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid 19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the City Council, Please DO NOT close the beaches for three upcoming consecutive weekends: May 2 and 3; May 9 and 10; and May 15 and 17;and DD NOT, close roadways leading to popular beach spots at the Peninsula and Corona de! Mar. This is not necessary. Please move forward with adopting a resolution in support of Orange County's reopening recovery plan which would include not extending the ban on short term rentals in the City of Newport after the May 201h deadline. If you do develop an Ad Hoc City Council committee to guide the reopening of businesses in the City, I would ask that Joy Brenner is NOT on the committee due to her biased views. Thank you for your help, Respectfully, Colleen Howes 42 year resident in Corona del Mar 59 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:56 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Crowds in NB over the weekend From: Manju Lal <manjula101@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:08 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca. gov> Subject: Crowds in NB over the weekend [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Members of City Council, I am sure you have all been receiving many emails concerning the crowds over the weekend in Newport Beach. It has been alarming the number of people who are flocking down given the seriousness of the Covid Pandemic. I know you are all having a meeting to discuss measures that must be taken to control the issue at hand tomorrow. My hope is that you will be able to strike a good balance in protecting the residents of Newport Beach without punishing us for the irresponsible behavior of non-residents_ Whatever is decided to manage the crowds, I hope you will stilt allow the residents to exercise on the beach. I have been a resident of the Balboa Peninsula for 26 years, and a home owner here for the fast 11 of those years. I am an avid runner; and I am probably well recognized by most lifeguards, police, and other city officials as I run every day on the sand of Newport Beach. It has been the one thing that has kept me calm and at peace through this pandemic. it causes great anxiety to think, even for a moment, that my outlet for maintaining mental and physical health could be com promised/complicated. Thank you for all that you have done thus far with the soft closures to keep us all safe. Regards, Manju Manju Lal, MBA, MPH mani ula 10107 hotma il.com 207 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:53 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Beach Access - Supportive -----Original Message ----- From: Adam Mabry <adam.g.mabry@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:26 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Access - Supportive [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello - I live in CDM with my 3 younger children. } am strongly in favor of keeping the beaches open. Here is some of my reasoning: - Many here do not have Air Conditioning and it can get very hot and dangerous inside a house. The beach provides a place to do that and let kids get some exercise. - Kids and adults need to be able to get outside. The more we close down the more crowded the other limited areas get. We need to keep large spaces open, that allow for social distancing. Many don't have yards they can use to do this (myself included) so this is one of our only outlets. - I was at Big Corona this weekend. I think everyone was social distancing - I felt very comfortable that my family had more than enough space on the beach - probably 10-15 yards from anyone else. Don't let the pictures and national news fool you. There may be a lot of people but many of them are families and the beach is a big place so what may seem like a lot of people in a picture is actually ❑k. - Done shut down roads and walking bridges, it just makes it more painful for those of us that live nearby to walk, i can walk to the beach in 10 minutes but I have 3 little kids so it is much easier to just drive the half a mile. - If you are worried about people from other cities just open the beach to only Newport Beach residents or something. Please do not let the media or some of the outspoken critics force your hand here. I agree with being cautious but we have to give people an outlet. For me and my families sake please keep the beach open on the weekend. That is one of our only outlets and I worry the mental issues we are creating for children and families by keeping them cooped up in their homes is starting to take a large toll. Thanks 95 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Cleric's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:32 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW. Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Joel Masatelk Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:32: 10 PM (UTG08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; Info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, Please do not make more restrictive rules. The current rules have had a negative impact on the local economy. The hospitals have not been over run. Which was a major reason for the Stay at Home, Social Distance, etc. It is time to start making decisions on common sense and not wild claims. Start relaxing the rules and monitor. Those who are in the at risk category should use their own judgement and stay at home if they feel unsafe. It is time to get the economy revived and not totally destroy the local businesses. Joel and Karen Mascitelli Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 202011:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please open beaches and boardwalks -----Original Message ----- From: Angie McCunniff<amccunniff@roadrunner.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:29 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please open beaches and boardwalks [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, I believe I represent a great deal of residents when f urge you to open as much of our beautiful city as possible. Many (probably almost ail) of us obeyed the rules and guidelines for 5 weeks. We all have sacrificed a lot. We did it because there wasn't enough data on the virus and we needed to be safe and watch the numbers. Well, the numbers are in. Orange County numbers are very very low. As the recent Stanford study shows, our chances of dying if infected with this virus are very very low. That cannot be disputed. The infection to mortality rate of this virus is a real number and is fact. Fearful or vulnerable citizens should stay home. But healthy citizens need to live again, work again, and enjoy our surroundings that we pay SO much for. Please let individuals make their own decisions regarding their health. You have all of the data to back up your decision, You can cite Hoag's numbers! Everyone has done a great job. Let's rejoice that this virus did not cause nearly the damage (health -wise) in our state that our governor projected. The financial and social -emotional damage however, has been catastrophic. Let's be vigilant and honor this virus as a threat to public health, but let's not give up our individual freedom. Thank you for opening up as much of Newport Beach as possible. Let people make their awn decisions. Closures are just hurting our city and causing overcrowding in the wrong places. Thank you for your consideration. I truly believe you don't have any scientific data to support stricter guidelines now. This is the time where everything should be opening. Angie McCunniff 1512 Sylvia Lane 90 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:58 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Please don't close the beach -----Original Message ----- From: 31smcgill@gmail.com <31smcgi1l@gmaiI.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don't close the beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, It's come to my attention that the city council is considering closing the beaches; to which I say please do not make that HUGE mistake. I think closing the beaches would be the wrong decision. People are having a hard time mentally dealing with the safe at home and are using the beach as an outlet. Closing the beach will increase the abuse, fighting etc at home and potentially suicide for people. I was my daughters 4 year old birthday yesterday and we celebrated her birthday an the beach at 48th street. It was by far the most normal day she has had in a month, and the beaches of Newport were like a sanctuary which allowed my daughter Avery to have a normal birthday during what have become very abnormal times. Further, everyone we saw was respectful of one another and social distancing, even though there were a lot of people at the beach. Thank you. Sarah McGill Sent from my iPhone 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Resident Against Beach Closure From: Sean Meadows <sean@seanwmeadows.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1.01 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newpor-tbeachca.gov> Subject: Resident Against Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Hello, I want to voice my opinion that the beaches in Newport Beach should remain open. I am a resident on the peninsula and I use the beaches for exercise, in accordance with recommendations by Governor Newsom's office, pertaining to maintaining proper social distancing, while still continuing outdoor activities. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/16/ca lifornia-issues-directive-to=fight-covid-191 Thanks, Sean W. Meadows Call/Text: 949-438-3406 Sean@SeanWMeadows.com VJ640eslgns.cc Im Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: thank you open beaches From: ion Mitchell <jonobgood@yahoo.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 12:31 PM To: "O'Neill, William" <waneill newportbeachca.gav> Subject: thank you open beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Do NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you for having the courage to open the beaches. Please know many like me support your keeping the beaches open. He is threatening to lock us up longer, like an authoritarian dictator. Please stand up the biggest bully, Gavin Newsome, who claims he is science driven, and he wants the beaches closed? Look at the data of Orange county, it doesn't support closing beaches. He acts like we are New York. he is wrong, and needs to be confronted rationally. No One stands up to his nonsense (25 million will be infected) We have flattened the curve , the hospitals do have capacity, it is time to open up. Opening the beaches is not dangerous, it is a reasonable step toward opening. Numerous recent studies support the benefits of outdoors, and the low danger of outdoor transmission: UV & heat kills the virus- "Homeland Security Study" -Majority of infections transmitted indoors - Indoor transmission of sars-cov-2" april 7,2420 -Virus easily dispersed outdoors- -AMA Journal, MIT Professor Lydia Bourouiba - Subways the main viral transmission in New York -Jeffrey Harris MIT Santa Barbara , Ventura, San Diego, San Clemente, Encinitas, and Huntington Beach are all open. Stay strong! America, Land of the FREE, home of the BRAVE Newson prefers land of "unfree" home of overly afraid. Thank you! jon mitchell Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the Beaches OPEN -----Original Message ----- From: Kathryn Moore rkathryn.moore@pvranch.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 10:39 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: David Moore <pvrancher@gmail.com> Subject: Keep the Beaches DPEN [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep the Beaches open. Individuals can make decisions on health risks and safety. If crowds at the beach bother you, stay away or go during non -peak times. We believe that adults have the right to make their own health decisions. Social distancing & face coverings are good measures not to be ignored. COVID19 is real, but so are individual freedoms. It's time to start opening NEWPORT Beach & the economy! Kathryn & David Moore Residents of Newport Beach Sent from my iPhone 127 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Beach Closures -----Original Message ----- From: mike murphy <mikekathymurphy29@gmail.coma Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:45 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL) D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, We understand that beach closures will be discussed at your upcoming meeting. As residents of the peninsula, we understand your concern over the crowds at the beach. My husband and I are very concerned as well, but hope that the beaches will not be complete#y closed down. We hope you will considered following Ventura's model, which allows people on the beach as long as they are moving. We believe this would eliminate the overcrowded conditions, while allowing residents an open area to exercise. We understand how difficult your job is during these unique times and appreciate that you have our well being at heart. Thank you for your consideration. Mike and Kathy Murphy 105 7th Street Newport Beach Mike - 949-677-6073; Kathy - 949-677-6073 196 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12.59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure option From: Ka rye Norsworthy <melfuchsproperties@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure option [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello city council members Maybe as an alternative to closing the beach you can limit its activities.. No sunbathing or loitering so people can enjoy walking or riding bikes but they cant spend the day trashing our beaches.. I live at the wedge and yes the amount of outside visitors is crazy and its just going to get worse .. Opening up the public parking isnt a good idea unless you make the reside ntaI parking permit only people will always want to park for free . I know we need to open up and I know same business have said they are going to open May 1 st regardless .. But if we are in this situation into the summer months you need to have a viable plan if action .. I understand you are worried about a backlash from the CCC and let's be honest they pretty much hate NB so whatever you do the coastal commission is still going to hate us so please make the residential areas permit parking only open up the parking lot for visitors just close the beach to people loitering/ sunbathing. / picnining let's allow people to keep coming to the beach to walk, swim ,& surf. Thank you for your time Karye Norsworthy Mulvey,,_ Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent. Monday, April 27, 2020 12:16 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach status -----Original Message ----- From: B. Obie <bobermeyer2000@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12.:15 PM To: Dept - City CouncilECityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach status [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I oppose to closing the beaches. We need to be able to reopen and allow personal responsibility to take precedence aver closures of public beaches and parks. Social distancing should be in effect not closures. Tha n kyo u, Brendan Obermeyer Sent from my iPhone 56 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Covid19 Beach Critical Rules From: Stephen Osterman ¢ibay4u@yahoo coma Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:42 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii newportbeachcaTgov} Subject: Covid19 Beach Critical Rules [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links cr attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, I walk on the beach at low tide 5 days per week from 44th Street to the Newport Pier and back. Starting Wednesday 22nd the throngs and the multitudes decended upon the beaches. It was Summer. I have seen reports that there was proper distancing being practiced. This is simply not true. Not only were there many large groups very close together, no one was wearing a mask. If the new studies are true which no one knows yet because there hasn't been any where near sufficient testing, there are many more carriers of ALL AGES OUT THERE. Masks are now as important as distancing. Those without masks are shedding virus 0 like crazy without coughing or sneezing. Being out doors without distancing and without wearing masks is not safe. The wind carries the droplets much further than 6 feet. The mask protects other people from you. You can't know you are not a carrier. The mask also protects you, 40 to 50% from others. If Vegas had a game that paid on those percentages we would all take them. 1 am not an advocate for closing the beach if the fire department and police department think they can enforce the wearing of Masks and Distancing. Very unfortunately this disease has become a political belief system. You are for big government if you wear a mask. You are a radical liberal if you don't have a group of twenty in your beach group. Look at the age group in Orange County of those with the virus. It's not 65-85. It's more like 40-65. And the rest are potential carriers. Your job is never easy but you make it harder by publishing unproven studies and giving false Beach reports. It's unpopular to fallow the CDC guide{fines and to buck the popular political belief systems of the uneducated. Please require masks and real distancing on the beaches. Mask wearing is just as important as distancing especially on a windy beach. Thank you for your hard work. I really appreciate the difficulty of your jobs. With Gratitude, Steve Osterman 4425 W. Coast Hwy., iVewpert Beach Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: O'Neill, William Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:33 PM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: No Beach Closures! Will O'Neil! Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www, newportbeachco.gov covidJ9 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. From: Rachel Page rrachel.l.page@gmail.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 12;32 PM To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: "Brenner, Jay" <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>, Jeff Herdman <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>, "Muldoon, Kevin" <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Duffield, Duffy" <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>, Diane Dixon <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Avery, Brad" <bavery@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: No Beach Closures! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon, Mayor O'Neill and Council Members Brenner, Herdman, Muldoon, Duffield, Avery and Dixon, I will keep this short and sweet. Please keep our beaches OPEN and REOPEN Balboa Island boardwalk and the "parks" along Ocean Avenue in CDM. I used to walk Balboa every clay with my two sons, (both toddlers). Quite frankly it's the onty safe place to do so if the kids are out of the stroller- and let's be real - boys need to run. Bal boa's boardwalk was NEVER crowded, even an weekends. I would know- I averaged at least 5 trips a week there at all hours. When you put into place the one way walking signs, it totally eliminated ANY risk. We have honored and respected the ongoing and drastic measures our city put into place to fight Covid-19, and it's time for a change. If these efforts were going to do anything, the time in quarantine we have already served is more than sufficient. There have been countless studies published as recently as last week, including geographically specific studies from USC and Stanford indicating our curve is flattened, and we had mass exposure as a state pdor to the pandemic response. As citizens we implore you to represent the best interests of your constituents and honor these simple requests. We voted for you and expect you to represent the taxpaying members of our great city. Our friends, family and neighbors will be watching haw you individually vote and handle the coming weeks and months, and casting our future votes accordingly. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Rachel Page Mulve , Jennifer f=rom: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Regarding shutting down the beaches. -----Original Message ----- From: Kelli Peters <only4thegroovy@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:17 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Regarding shutting down the beaches. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi my name is KelIi Peters I'm a resident of Newport Beach down an the peninsula. I live on 53 rd St. the beach is my front yard. I do not have a patio or a deck or a backyard ora pool, or a garden to walk in or use for fresh air and exercise. Same goes for most of my neighbors . The beach is my exercise and my fresh air. I want to weigh in on the possibility of shutting the beaches down for the next three weeks on the weekend. I don't feel like you should be punishing us for what other people are doing. In my opinion the people that are coming dawn to the beach are mostly local residents who are able to walk or bike to the beach. And they are being super respectful. It's been a really nice feeling to see people out with their families sitting on the beach walking swimming in the ocean. I don't think shutting down the beaches is fair. I've had so much respect far Newport Beach for keeping things apen and letting people stay healthy by exercising and getting fresh air And by being a little bit social with their families. It's been so nice. Please don't punish us for something that someone else is doing. Please find another way to keep the crowds down if that's what you're worried about. Thank you Kelli Peters. 176 Mulve , Jenni#er From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure From: Tony Petros <Tony.Pet ros@Isa.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:04 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mayor and fellow Council members, I want to thank you for the hard work you all do. These are extraordinary times and I watch as you act to Keep citizens and business safe. I believe many of your proposals are fair and grounded in good policy, rooted in science and evidence. I have to admit I am a bit troubled; however, at the recent recommendation to close the beaches. I am even more concerned when members of the Council condition it with salutations of "GOOD NEWS!". As a graduate level instructor in public policy, I teach that good public policy has the greatest effect on the largest population based on solid data/evidence and science to afford them the freedom to conduct themselves in society would ask are you consistent with this approach in the beach closure issue? Other southern California coastal communities have closed beaches. Reviewing their COVID case statistics reveals no statistically significant linkage to beach closure and reduction in COV ID cases. In fact, many LA County coastal communities have seen rising caseloads, while the Newport Beach numbers have remained relatively constant. What hard data and evidence supports closing the beaches other than inflammatory and erroneous media reports trying to fill the next news cycle? The proposal is to close the beaches for three consecutive weekends. Yet COVID knows no difference between weekday and weekend periods. If you truly mean to quarantine people and stop the spread of the virus you cannot pick which days. Regardless of the number of people, the virus could still spread with unsafe social distancing. Therefore, the intermittent closure could be seen as arbitrary and capricious and smacks of bias against the rightful "owners" of the beach — all Californians. Communities around the state are opening their beaches and parks. San Clemente, Ventura, San Diego are a few agencies that believe access to the beach is safe and in fact necessary for citizen mental and physical health. I might suggest your timing is contrary to the actions of your peers. I would also posit that much of the observations made about congestion and proximity are, in fact, a direct result of your current interventions. By closing the parking lots, people {yes, Newport Beach residents} are parking on public streets (yes they are public — do not empty your garage to create even more of a public nuisance). This would have the appearance of greater congestion, but is simply the regular demand moving to available parking. But when you get to the beaches, the shoreline concentration is light. I am an ocean swimmer and I am out in the water regularly throughout the week, You can see pictures in Facebook and other social media and in every photo of me at the beach, the shoreline is sparsely populated. 180 I believe many of your actions, however well-intentioned could be having unintended outcomes. And further intervention will create greater effects. I find it somewhat ironic that you will be discussing opening business — small buildings and spaces where people congregate in greater proximity - with the issue of beach closures - open space where social distancing can be practiced. This might lead one to assume that policy is not being driven by evidence, observation and science, but by emotion and preference. Do not close the beach. But if you do I will be watching and listening for hard evidence based on fact and science for your decision. Again, thank you for your efforts. I appreciate your attention to my home and our community. Anthony Petros 2321 Holly Lane Newport Beach, CA 92663 181 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:50 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Weekend Parking Notice From: Riverdude42 Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:50:20 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council, City Clerk's Office Cc: info@Comra.org Subject: Re: Weekend Parking Notice [EXTERNAL EMAIL] pD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Council, I wrote to you last week asking for relief to the situation of parking and visitor access during the stay at home order. The only response I received was from Mayor O'Neil reminding me the beaches were open, while the public parking lots remained closed. This was a recipe for disaster for the residents of CDM village area as all parking was forced into the residential neighborhoods. What is most ironic in this instance is the city was deprived of parking revenue, while the neighborhood carried the parking burden. In my case, we do not have set back from the sidewalk. At our location close to Ocean Blvd on Marguerite, dozens if not hundreds, of visitors on the narrow sidewalk passed within 4' of our front door and windows, without masks, and without social distancing each day. This situation made us, as residents, virtually captive to our homes to remain safe. Meanwhile visitors inundated the area like a typical July weekend with the noise, trash and congestion, with no regard to the stay at home order. I surveyed the village streets both Saturday and Sunday in the early afternoon, and there was not a parking place to be found on the street. I believe the best solution is to follow San Clemente. Rather than penalizing local citizens by full beach closure, they simply kept public parking lots closed, and prohibited non resident parking in areas near the beach. If it is felt access should be given to those from outside of the area, the only parking access should be in the public parking lots, not residential streets. At least then the city will realize some revenue from public parking. However, in light of the stay at home order in effect, encouraging visitors is not the right answer. I found it very ironic that as this situation developed I read that the Orange County Health Dept reported Saturday the largest number of new cases of CV19 since the pandemic started. I implore you as our representatives to provide solutions to this situation and keep residents safe in the neighborhoods we live in. Sincerely, George Ponce 214 Marguerite Avenue --Original Message ----- From: Riverdude42 <riverdude42@aol.com To: citycouncil<citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Sent: Mon, Apr 20, 2020 4:25 pm Subject; Fwd: Weekend Parking Notice Hello City Council, 213 I have had some correspondence on parking, traffic, stay at home compliance and code issues in the CDM area with Council Member Brenner recently which I want to bring to the entire councils attention. Please see the three messages below. I invite you to visit the CDM Ocean Blvd bluff area, and the adjacent Flower St residential area this weekend to see for yourself what is going on. Try coming down Marguerite Avenue which is the main access point into the area. I will provide some pictures as well. Thank you for your attention to these matters. Sincerely, George Ponce 214 Marguerite Avenue -----Original Message ----- From: Riverdude42 <riverdude42@aol.com> To: JBrenner <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: gleung <gleung@newportbeachca.gov>; woneill <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Sent: Mon, Apr 20, 2020 2:30 pm Subject: Re: Weekend Parking Notice Hello Ms. Brenner, I hope this note finds you and your family well during this crazy time. As you may recall, I wrote to you several weeks ago regarding both the current situation with parking and stay at home enforcement as well as longer term concerns on parking and traffic in the CDM village area. Today I am writing with additional concerns. While the city has asked for voluntary compliance with the stay at home order and attempted to mitigate the impact on our area with the influx of visitors looking to get out of the house via signage, temporary fencing, etc to attempt to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors. I assume you are aware, but the actions have yielded minimal results. As has been the case in previous weekends, there is quite a deluge of visitors into the CDM Ocean Blvd area despite the stay at home order. The reality is most do not attempt to practice safe distancing, and many do not make an attempt to simply conform with the directional signs on the sidewalks. The sheer number of visitors has made it very difficult to have a safe social distancing environment on the Flower St residential area where visitors seek to park, and has made it impossible to practice safe distancing on the narrow sidewalks on both sides of Ocean Blvd. This brings me to ask two new questions: How is it that the Boardwalk on the beach area of Newport and Balboa has been closed due to the narrow pathway (more than 8-10' typically) while the sidewalks of Ocean Blvd (3' wide typically) remain open? With the failure of some to not adhere to directional signage and the clustering of groups of people, this has created a very unsafe situation for residents and visitors in CDM. Second, the city of Huntington Beach was able to close not only beach parking lots but as of last Thursday they closed all parking on PCH to ensure safety to residents and force compliance with the stay at home order. Why is Newport Beach unable to take similar measures? Residents of the Flower St area of CDM close to Ocean are being exposed to a potentially unsafe environment in the current state of enforcement and compliance. I think we can both imagine what this weekend will look like as temperatures soar. Your continued interest and support in addressing these concerns is appreciated Stay safe! 214 George Ponce 214 Marguerite Ave Corona del Mar, CA 92625 -----Original Message ----- From: Brenner, Joy <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov> To: riverdude42@aol.com <riverdude42@aol.com> Cc: Leung, Grace <gleung@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Sent: Sun, Mar 29, 2020 11:56 pm Subject: Fwd: Weekend Parking Notice Several of us have been asking for Resident only access since this started and are told it is not possible. I know we have an appeal pending at the Coastal Commission because of an area where we tried to do resident only parking. That being said, I am very curious as to how other coastal cities can get by with programs such as you mention and am forwarding this to our city manager to find out. After this experience, I intend to bring the resident parking permit up for council to consider. I hope and pray we never have another state of emergency like this but we need to have a program in place in case we do. Thank you for bringing this to my attention! Joy Brenner Newport Beach City Council Begin forwarded message: From: Riverdude42 <> Date: March 27, 2020 at 12:14:23 PM PDT To: "Brenner, Joy" <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Weekend Parking Noticeou mention. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Ms. Brenner, I am a resident of Corona del Mar, which I believe is in your district. I read the article today in the Daily Pilot regarding the city's efforts to limit excessive access to the beach area during this time of requested public cooperation with the stay home Corona virus situation. My question/comments have to do with trying to understand why the city of Newport Beach has virtually no parking restrictions in the very crowded beach areas, not only now but during the summer months. My wife and I were last residents of Sunset Beach, and there was resident only street parking in residential areas during weekends and holidays for many years now. This allowed the public to park in designated public parking areas and on the main streets such a Pacific Coast Highway. Doing this preserved residents rights to access their neighborhoods and limited traffic congestion. Each resident was allowed a parking permit for their vehicles and could obtain guest permits from the city works office for up to 10 guest vehicles for $1 each. This system was a very effective blend of allowing public beach access and resident rights and convenience. Currently in Corona del Mar, particularly in the flower street areas south of PCH, we are inundated most summer and weekend days and evenings with vehicles trying to park so occupants can walk the Ocean Blvd bluffs or go to the beach. During summer months and warm days, the weekend traffic starts between 6-7 am and doesn't end until well after sunset. The traffic creates virtual grid lock in Marguerite and Ocean as well as adjacent residential streets. Not only does this gridlock present a safety issue should someone require emergency medical help or should there be a fire or police emergency, but the noise and trash left behind are certainly a nuisance. In addition, for the most part those visiting are not supporting local business's while at the same time increasing city costs to operate. 215 I am suggesting continued public access to park in the beach lots and on main streets such as PCH and Ocean, but permit only parking on flower streets south of PCH. I am surprised that our neighboring beach cities have weekend permit parking regulations in place, but Newport Beach does not. If we did have this in place, it would solve the current abuse of the stay at home rules, but also greatly improve the quality of life for those adjacent to the beach area. Why has this not been considered or implemented? Thank you for your time and consideration George Ponce 214 Marguerite Avenue Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Mobile: 714 904 9009 216 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1.00 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Picture of Newport Beach on 2/25/2020 From: David Quesada <dq.davidquesada@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 202012:58 PM To: Rept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Picture of Newport Beach on 2/25/2020 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I've already started sharing an aerial picture of Newport Beach that shows hardly anyone on the beach on 2/25/2020. If you vote to close the beach it will be at odds with my pictures and look like you're out of touch with reality. Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:15 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: charles remley Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:15:08 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (U5 & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@spun-newportbeach.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. From Charles Remley Closing the peninsula beaches would be helpful as physical distancing seems to not be a priority for many beach goers. There are a number of scofflaws who are using the boardwalk on a daily basis, and the bicycle patrol officers do not seem to care about this. Both motorcycles and cars are exceeding the speed limit on a regular basis on the Balboa peninsula. Thank you for considering these issues. 167 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:08 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches should not be closed -----Original Message ----- From: Danny Rodriguez <beardedpalmtrees@iclaud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:08 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches should not be closed [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please adiust the regulations in the way that San Clemente has. Dur freedoms should not be taken away. This is America. 62 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; RiefF, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Katitza Schmidt Seat: Monday, April 27, 2020 11,51:20 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@spon-newportbeach.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, Keep the beaches open. These suggestions will also provide much needed employment • Open the beach parking, but have controlled & limited parking. Possibly leaving every other or two spaces open. ■ Have our wonderful lifeguards control the number of people on the beach at any one time, requiring a 20 foot min. space between families. ■ Place closed berries at foot traffic entrances when capacity is meet. ■ My daughter and I were at Big Corona on Friday everyone was observing distancing, with minimum spacing of 20 feet between families. Allow for potential to exercise good judgement. • Let families have a bit of normalcy. Children can't go to school or see their friends, or extended family. Many people are out of work or working from home. Fresh air, sun, and the calming effect of the ocean will do much to raise spirits and help many to cope with this time which is fraught with uncertainty. Many do not have the luxury of a yard or large patio. • Those who are concerned for their health and safety can stay home. ■ Draconian measures will only encourage people to disregard all attempts at limiting exposure to illness. Just think of teenage rebellion when limitations are perceived as too severe. ■ If other beaches and open spaces would allow controlled access, beach attendance would be more dispersed to other areas. Reopening businesses and the city The City of Newport Beach needs to start a roll out for opening the city and businesses. We are at risk of losing many small business to bankruptcy, this means families, fathers, mothers, children and in many cases grandparents that will all be effected. What about all the lives & families that will be destroyed, due to depression, substance abuse, physical abuse, and suicide. ■ Restaurants could start by opening patio dining, with fewer tables ■ Salons could open with every other station left empty. Masks could be worn by service providers. Hair stylists and manicurists could work on alternating days. Places such as Massage Envy could open with masks being worn. There are ways to work together to get the city working again. We are on the verge of a much larger and longer crisis, with many unintended negative consequences. Who would have imagined hospitals may close due to lack of patients. Respectfully submitted, Katitza Schmidt 100 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Close roadways not beaches From: rsteffens techwasterecycling.com <rsteffens@techwasterecycling.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:52 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Close roadways not beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City council of Newport Beach I am a homeowner here in Newport beach and we would like to see the roads closed limiting access and not the beaches closed. We would like to see the beaches stay open. We need a place to go outside after homeschooling 3 children in the house all week. Hope this letter receives you well. Take care in these difficult times. Thank you, Richard Steffens TechWaste Recycling, LLC. 1940 E Occidental St Santa Ana, CA 92705 P: 949-202-9828 rsteffensCc�techwaste recvc I i na . cam techwaste recyc I i n g . com [A 151 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Humbly sharing my opinion From: Brian Stern <brian@Aern18.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 11:19 AM To: Diane Dixon <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Avery, Brad" <bavery@newportbeachca.g_ov>, "Duffield, Duffy" <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>, "Muldoon, Kevin" rkmuidcon@newportbeaohca.ov>, Jeff Herdman ELhl erdMn !9@ngwportbeachca.gov>, "Brenner, Joy" <JB_renner@newportbeachca.goy>, "O'Neill, William" Iwo ne i I I @ newpo rtbeach ca , gov> Subject: Humbly sharing my opinion [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Council Members — 1 am a Newport Beach resident and want to express my desire to keep the beaches open. I understand you're doing your best to protect the physical and emotional health of the citizens of Newport Beach. To that end, please allow me to share a few points to consider: 1. The Governor's order is an order to not congregate... it is NOT an order to remain indoors. In fact, in the Governor's order, he references that CA citizens should continue to exercise outdoors. 2. Now, more than ever, families need space for recreation. If you close our beaches, you would take away our most treasured recreational space. 3. We should be treated as adults and be permitted to act responsibly. 4. As more public spaces close, we have fewer options for recreation which means more people are forced to the same places. 5. We need our leaders to make reasonable decisions. Too many leaders are making the easy decisions and not the right decisions. The right decision is to promote responsible recreation. Thank you for serving our community and thank you for taking these points into consideration. Brian Stern (949) 244-5755 Mulvey, Jennifer Frorn: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Newport Beach From: Joanne Tyler <joannetyler48@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 202010:33 AM To: dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. In case I can't get my call into your meeting today, first I want to thank you for keeping aur beaches open. Next it would be nice to have our boardwalks open. We need to start opening everything we can. If people are worried they can stay home. We're never quarantined healthy people before, and it's ruining our economy. We still only have 38 deaths with over 3 million in 0range County in 37 cities, Do you know haw many people have died in Newport? I can't find that information anywhere. I hope you're in contact Governor Newsom like I am, asking frim to open all of California. This has gone on way too long. Thank you, Joanne Tyler Sent from Mail for Windows 10 136 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Possible Beach Closure Discussion From: Jim Ure <1Ure@bomelconstruction.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Possible Beach Closure Discussion [EXT`ERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a resident on Seashore Drive. Please don't close the beach because it is our primary area to exercise and get fresh air. You could consider ways of limiting traffic in the beach areas since parking and traffic is like July 4". Thanks, Jim Ure Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:20 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Vital Urgent Care 1 Concern over Beach Access From: Claudio Varga Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:19:41 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (U5 & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Vital Urgent Care J Concern over Beach Access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It's a shame that all the hard work of so many citizens can be undone by the selfishness and poor judgment of a few. Why are city beaches open? Why is the city blatantly disregarding the health and safety of its citizens? Please consider the example set by San Diego. Open the beaches to limited use. No parking, no sitting, no camping out or picnicking. Walk, jog, swim or surf and then go home. Thanks you, Claudio Varga, CPPM, CPB Director of Operations Vital Urgent Care 2507 Eastbluff Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Claudio.Varga@Vital UrgentCare,com Office (949) 200-1655 Fax (949) 200-1650 www.Vita_1-UrgentCare,com Watch our Video: http://tipyurl.co-m/Vita[UrgentCare 54 Mulvey, Jennifer From: RiefF, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:50 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open up From: Kevin Warn <kevin@warnphotography.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:04 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open up [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open and please open up the city. Don't believe all the lies. 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If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message immediately from all drives of your computer and advise us by return e-mail and telephone of the error in transmission 105 Muh►e , Jennifer Subject: FW: Boardwalk and Beach Closures - Tuesday Meeting From: "smartcandy201z@gmail.com" �smartcandy201Z@gmail.com> Reply -To: "smartcandy2012@gmail_co-m" <smartcand 2y 012@gmail_com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 8:44 AM To: Diane Dixon <ddixvn@newAortbea_chca.gov>, "Avery, Brad" rbavery@newportbeachca.gov>, "Duffield, Duffy" <dduffield@newportbeachca,gav>, "Muldoon, Kevin" <kmuldoon@newportbeachcagov>, Jeff Herdman <herdman newp_ortheancca.go >, "Brenner, Joy" cJBrenner@newportbeachca: gov}, "O'Neill, William" rwo nei! l @ newportbeachca .aov> Subject: Boardwalk and Beach Closures -Tuesday Meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor and City Council Members, I am a longtime resident of Newport Beach and Balboa Island homeowner. I will not be able to attend the meeting on Tuesday so I wanted to send an email and express my concerns regarding the closures. I previously walked on the boardwalk around Balboa Island every day. I also walk on the beach in Balboa about 3 times per week. After closing the boardwalk on Balboa Island, I tried walking on streets and in alleys. This proved to be very dangerous. There are so many people and cars, I was almost hit twice. I stopped walking an the island and now just use the beach as it has NOT been crowded, I spend 4 hours on the beach at C Street in Balboa on Sunday and it was NOT crowded. Groups of families were at least 20 feet apart. I vehemently oppose closing the beaches. Sunshine and exercise are good for the immune system and it is one of the only open spaces where we can walk --without traffic — safely, I also roust insist the boardwalks are reopened. WaIk1ng on streets and in alleys is dangerous. The one way traffic was working fine before the boardwalk was closed. The boardwalk should be reopened to one way foot traffic. Lastly, I strongly support reopening focal businesses. Our economy cannot survive continued shut down. Grocery stores, hardware stores and other essential business are packed daily with people and those essential workers and customers are not contracting covid-19 and dying. Business people know how to adjust and make conditions safe in their shops. STOP this madness and reopen before we lose them all! A little about me: I have had a few bouts with cancer. I heat it holistically. I am cancer free and healthier than I have ever been in my life. I learned the value of a healthy immune system. Fresh air, sunshine and exercise are critical components to the healthy lifestyle recipe (in addition to a raw, meatless, sugarless, arganic diet). I am in very good health now and, like many local residents, I am pretty sure 1 had the virus earlier this year and recovered (I am getting an anti -body test later this week). It was much like having a had flu. I am not worried about getting the virus, even if I didn't have it already. I realize not everyone is so lucky. My parents are not in good health and have been staying isolated with support from family and neighbors for basic needs. My parents, my husband and I all feel the lockdown of healthy people is a mistake. The vulnerable should stay isolated until the infection rate has slowed. I have been supporting several neighbors who are choosing to stay in as well. We can do this together. We are Americans with the freedom to choose the level of risk we want to take in our lives. It is not the government's job to make that choice for us! Gad Bless You and God Bless the united States of America, Caroline Wetherington, 949-734-9200 211 Garnet Ave Mulvey,lennifer From; Mary Boyle <maryboyle@icioud.com> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2020 12:24 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Beaches during Covid-19 Pandemic [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear NPB City Council, I imagine you are receiving many a -mails from residents, neighbors, and friends expressing concern with the current open beach policy. My impression from day of state -mandated social distancing policy to current day is that the city has shown appropriate response and action, from closing certain parking lots, closing boardwalk, closing the Wedge, and closing Balboa Island walkway, to name a few. As a resident of Balboa Peninsula, I appreciate that beaches and surfing have remained opened. Myself and my family greatly appreciate being able to surf still and run and walk the sand. I have enjoyed sitting on the beach under an umbrella. t shop the Sunday farmer's market and order groceries from our #oval stores. I maintain social distancing, as does my family, while outside, and wear a mask when at any market, along with very conscientious hygiene. To date our beach crowds have been minimal, largely because of a rainy, cool March. Now that weather has improved and natives are getting restless from five weeks of quarantine, we are seeing summer-like crowds on beach and peninsula. Citizens seem to be organically taking action, as they perceive that threat of virus is waning and/or outweighed by economic threat of closures and social threat of isolation. Getting harder to dispute these sentiments in setting policy, but it may still be necessary. My suggestion to you, as you are likely facing fair commentary from citizens, is that you approach decision in moderation, as you have with other closures. Thoughts: If 0C hospitals feel that their beds and systems are not currently overwhelmed and health care providers currently have adequate supplies (hard to discern as local media reporting is minimal on this), then it may be possible to maintain an open beach policy, as the curve in both CA and the country seems to be flattening (the original intent of closures to not overwhelm health systems and, I would add, helpful in creating a new normal behavioral model for citizenry and business during a health threat). Hospitalizations, including ICU, on OC Health page suggest 25 hospitals with 150 covid patients, ie 5 patients a hospital, 3-4 of whom are in ICU. Are hospitals currently under strain from these numbers? Presumably that would be one of main considerations in your decision-making about beach policy. Is it possible to wait a week on making any change to beach policy to discern from health data, whether the open beach policy had a significant impact on hospitalizations and mortality rates? Impression is that predictive modeling suggests that virus will wane in three weeks with current stay-at-home practices. Did behavior at the beaches this weekend violate those assumptions? May be difficult to determine of course. Question both here, and throughout country, is what will happen when we start to ease those restrictions. All will require putting our toes in the water and either pulling back sharply or continuing to wade deeper (to use a beach metaphor). Mistakes will be made, flexibility of action will be required. All need to keep in mind that we in Newport enjoy our proximity to the natural beauty and wonder of the ocean, the horizon line, and the freedom of space. For those living in a denser city environment and/or a small or crowded dwelling, the beach is a welcome, and free, respite from quarantine. Hard to not want to share that if safely possible. Crowds held in check somewhat naturally by a heavy marine layer that will remind many CA residents why the beach is better July—September and enthusiasm will naturally wane once spring fever/quarantine fever itch has been scratched. There are also moderate approaches that can be taken if health data isn't clear: close beaches to blankets/towels and umbrellas (ie sitting on beach) as in Ventura or close beaches from Friday noon through Monday morning as you initially did with boardwalk and see if that reduces crowds. Beaches naturally quieter during week, free from those working from home and students managing online school. No doubt many small restaurant and food providers appreciated the increase in business over the weekend and I am sure you are hearing from them as well. Hopefully the sentiment is shared by their employees, grateful for work, but only if their safety is reasonably considered. I imagine life guards and police would prefer beaches be closed to keep crowds away and potential for interaction reduced. To be sure, lifeguards did have to make rescues this weekend in rip currents. Not sure what their policy is for setting flag colors, but if discretion can be given to individual towers to set color and/or change flag throughout day, then that may be of help to them in reducing rescues/close interaction (ie a red flag at 15th to contend with heavy south swell beach break while green at 24th). This may well be part of their practice already however. For my part, I am sharing my appreciation for your work to date in managing this health crisis and it's social and economic impact. Based on feedback from your constituents and data from healthcare managers, I wish you wisdom and discernment in making your decision whether to keep beaches open or close them in coming weeks. Seems best to share your decision process with open, transparent communication and remind all involved that decisions may change as conditions do. Sent from my Whone Muive , Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Casey Brazeel Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:19:55 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To. City Clerk's Office Subject: Fwd: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This is for the city council meeting tomorrow Hello there, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to you about the discussion of closing the beaches in Newport Beach. It will be going too far. All of us have done our part to protect the vulnerable population. Our freedoms and choices have been taken away and we have complied. Enough is enough. Being alive is a risk we all take every day. If we have special circumstances we take that in to consideration as we make our choices walking through Iife. If we are afraid to get sick we stay home. We don't ask everyone to bend to our special needs (or at least we shouldn't) Where is personal responsibility? We are free Americans and should be treated as such. That seems to have gotten lost in all of this. I'm sure those that oppose my position will mention the fact that people from all over are coming to "our beaches" but isn't that the case all the time? For years and years and years to come? How did we ever know we weren't going to catch some illness? Again, it's a part of life. Bafboa Island has become a disaster because of the restrictions. People want to get out of their homes so badly that they are forced to walk !n the alleys and the streets. We need to get back to our normal lives. People can't take much more. We need an outlet and a win finally! Please give us a win Thank you for your time, Casey Brazeel Balboa Island Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 10:11 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Bredefeld, Derek<derek.dredefeld@uchastings.edu> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 4:45 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newporCbeachca.gov> Subject: beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Don't close the beaches) We live in American. All these shut dawns are ridiculous. The reality is the more you lock people in their homes the worst it will be because there is no "herd immunity." That is the only way to defeat the virus. It's very easy to shut everything down but harder to be leaders and stick up for the rights of the citizenry you represent. We already have people out of work, please resist the temptation to go along with the authoritarians in LA. The people of Newport will thank you. We are the silent majority! God Bless! Sent from my Phone 53 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Boardwalk -----Original Message ----- From: Cheryl <cvmak@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 11.:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Boardwalk [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please Teo pen the boardwalks. It is time. It is much safer having them open than forcing people into alleys and side streets. Sent from my Whone Mule,_ Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 202010:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: John Cianciarulo <chauncyl_2000@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you for having the courage and conviction to keep the beaches open this weekend. Mental health is suffering greatly during this crisis as people are forced to stay inside, even as we've passed the peak. As a former teacher, I know of many children that are suffering in the hands of abuse and neglect, We know business owners that have lost everything, and many, many people just struggling to feed their family after losing their job. Please continue to keep the beach open - it is a healing place that brings peace and happiness to the soul...... something people desperately need right now. As I'm sure you know, being out in the sun, salt water, and fresh air helps guild healthy immunity systems as well. On Saturday, we witnessed people making every attempt to respect people's space and practice social distancing. We also witnessed the joy of all ages being able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, and understand the lifeguards had no problems with people following the guidelines. Please keep the beaches open) Thank you C. Chauncy Mulvey, Jennifer From: Cox, Keith <Keith.Cox@fticonsulting.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 9.56 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Wedge Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Oo NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, 1 wrote the paragraph below on Thursday morning and on Friday it was validated. The beach was quite crowed with people tired of being cooped up and in need of some mental health repair. To my amazement there was a lifeguard, in fact the Newport Beach lifeguard captain (a waste of his time for sure), posted at the M street fencing to make sure that no one occupied the beach from M to the Wedge, almost 50% of the Peninsula point beach front. I thought the goal was to reduce concentration. The current policy is doing the opposite. As of today (over approximately 60 days of reporting), Orange County has reported 36 deaths from Covid19, 20 over age 65, 12 between 45-65, 4 between 25-45, and 0 below 25. Over the same 60 day period, on average 3,333 would have died in OC, therefore Covid19 deaths account for approximately 1% of all deaths. Some of the deaths associated with the elderly would have likely occurred anyway, no one reports a net new death number. We have ample capacity in the hospitals, in fact they are bleeding money due to lack of "regular business" and elective surgeries, for any potential surge that might result from responsibly reducing restrictions. With the first death in California reported on Feb 611, a person that had not traveled outside the US, Covidl9 was circulating in CA by January 1St at the latest. Orange County is home to many multi -national companies, with heavy China connections, hard to imagine Covid19 was not here as well. In my opinion public policy is behind the curve, the train left the station several months ago. At a minimum we have risk profiles for the disease, protect those in the risk categories and let the rest of us start heading hack to a normal life. It's going to be a big hill to climb. Drafted Thursday April 23 - It seems like it's time to re -think the closing of the Wedge and M Street access to the beach. The Wedge is only a spectator problem when there is a swell and nothing of consequence is forecast for the next 17 days. https://www.surfline.com surf -forecasts north-oran e- county/58581a836630e24c44878fd6. If for some reason we get a rogue swell, close the spectator area again, if the city feels it necessary. What is forecast is nice weather and the chance for people to get outside and feel healthy and human at the beach, something I am 100% in favor of as the mental, personal, and societal toll from the pandemic will outweigh the death toll by miles. By closing the Wedge and M Street access to the beach, the city has created a problem where one did not previously exist, basically beach visitor concentrations at L Street and I Street. It mathematically reduced the Peninsula Point beach access points and beach front by 40% (Wedge, M, L, I and G), but effectively more than that as G has less street parking near -by than the other streets. The crowds at PP beaches are mostly limited by the amount of parking in the neighborhood and many of us have a lot of summer practice putting our cars on the street on crowded days and will continue to do so. I am not a community organizer by any stretch, so this is just one man's opinion, but it seems pretty logical, at least to this one man. What I am 100% against is less access. BTW I live on L Street and very happy to see people enjoying the beach. I ask that the council act on reason and not emotion and peer pressure. If you can't lead in this way, I am not sure how you can ask your constituents to follow in the same way. Best, Keith Cox Peninsula Point Resident Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: City Council special meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 From: Fred W Daniel <fred.w.daniel@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 5.46 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: City Council special meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Council Members, I am a 77 year old resident of Newport Beach and would like to take this opportunity to voice my opinion relating to your special meeting to consider closing city beaches and/ or restricting access to parking or the beaches over the next several weeks. As you are aware, there are several local and national studies being conducted to determine more accurately the true severity of our COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary results have clearly determined the severity has been vastly overstated and government should re -calibrate the response accordingly. The lead investigator of the USC -LA study has said "We haven't known the true extent of COVID-Z9 infections in our community because we have only tested people with symptoms, and the availability of tests has been limited." It is widely known that the vast majority [more that 85%] of persons who have actually been infected, show no symptoms and become well without further assistance. Therefore, the true fatality rate is closer to the flu and is clearly not the public death sentence the news media would like the public to believe. However, as a senior citizen, I understand my age group are the most vulnerable to a serious infection from CDVID-19. Therefore, we know that we are responsible for protecting ourselves by wearing masks and practicing social distancing, at home and in public, around others. Scientists and medical professionals opinion serves well in gauging the proper medical response to this pandemic, but it is the politicians who must decide what measures are enough, and what may be over -kill, much like the Captain of a ship or President of a public company. This is know as "risk assessment," and this is what leadership is all about. Please do not follow the safety at all cost crowd. In closing, for the reasons above and in the name of good health, I cannot endorse closing off from the public one of the most well recognized treatments for killing -off the virus in open sunlight. Therefore, I oppose any effort of the city to restrict beach access. Free! Daniel 33 Saint Tropez 949-640-8899 37 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Big Carona From: Tracy Duncan ctedonthelake@gmail.ccm> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 5:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <QyCoundl@newportbeachca.,gov> Subject: Big Corona [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognfxe the sender and know the content is safe. *from my Nextdoor App post. Picture below from 12:00pm 4126120 Btw pls zoom in on trash bin and lookout on cliff. Ugh, I cannot be silent anymore. Not looking to engage in debates. Not trying to be an a**hole. Just venting from my view. To close or not close the beaches - S0000, this is what the lovely folks are doing in my/our backyard. This is my quarantine photo. Garbage. No masks on while droves of people walk the streets and those same people walking opposite direction on sidewalks. Leaving trash. Spewing droplets while running and biking. All because they are entitled to do so in the public spaces- Of course I could choose to go to other neighborhoods in this area and run and bike and spew as those areas might also be a public space. Difficult to explain to my 22yr old who has health issues and my dogs who just want to go for a short walk in my/our neighborhood every day. Sure, you bet, I'll stay inside most of the time. Currently, in this area there are visitors practicing entitlement. Not referring to the people who are respecting the guidelines. Yes, I chose to live on Ocean Blvd. Yes, I wear a mask. It's just sad to see the degradation of this breathtaking place year after year. We used to say, you pack it in then you pack it out. Leave no footprint. Tome, the entitled ones are those who aren't respecting this very basic ideal. So of course, why would they respect a few basic guidelines for the well being of others until this pandemic is over. Thank you for all those frontline workers on all fronts. I hope those that aren't following the guidelines and respecting each others space aren't going to be of harm to you. a Tracy Duncan 770-842-0484 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:32 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: City Council meeting From: Steve Elliott Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:32:15 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: City Council meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am concerned that the decisions made, close the boardwalks, wedge and businesses are not based on any common sense. The decisions made things worse. Using outdoor spaces is well known to be safe and healthy. PLEASE DO NOT VOTE ON ADDITIONAL CLOS URES. OPEN EVERYTHING BACK UPI Steve Elliott Balboa Peninsula Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Knee Jerk Covid 19 Decisions From: Gerral Group <gerral@outiook.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:04 AM To: Grace Leung <g1eung2newportbeachca.gov>, "Jacobs, Carol" <dacohs@newportbeachca.g_ov>, Joy Brenner <ioybrenner@me.cam>, "O'Neill, William" <woneil_I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Knee Jerk Covid 19 Decisions [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It now has been reported by ABC News that the City Council of Newport Beach will consider closing their beaches on Sat & Sun for next 3 weeks? Why do you believe that other than practicing safe distancing at the beach, this course of action is needed, founded in facts and is not in violation of the first Amendment to the Bill of Rights? Maybe you all need a Civics class? How much money was wasted on yellow caution tape, fencing and signs? Is it really necessary to tape off every bench in the City. However, homeless can do whatever they want, sit where they want and as close as they want. If 2 or 3 or whatever the number is live in the same household, they go to the beach and no others join them, then they do not need to have safe distancing in their own group. According to the Huntington Beach Battalion Chief, Eric McCoy, "the majority of people at the beach were practicing social distancing and enjoying our open areas". "The Huntington Beach Fire Department took to the air to get a better sense of spacing, praising visitors for following the rules". The City has a responsibility to advise their citizens and guests that the virus poses a risk to certain people with underlying heath conditions and they need to heed these warnings and make their decisions accordingly. Other residents and visitors can make their own decision about how they want to handle the risk factors. Social distancing rules are non invasive and easy to follow and permit fife to continue. If you are too concerned, then stay home. For the residents that live in the wonderful beach areas of Newport Beach, influx of visitors is a known fact, at times can be an annoyance, but that is life at the beach. Very surprised that the Costal Commission has not become involved with your myopic proposed plans. Bill of Rights, Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereat; or ahridging the Freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemhle, and to petition the Government For a redress of grievances. pried in 1791 From the CDC 2019-2024 United States Flu SeasomPreliminarE Burden Estimates Total Population USA 329,064,916 Total Population CALI FORNIA 39,512 223 C DC' esiimales* thal, limon October 1, 2019, through April 4, 2020, Lhcrc have bccn; 39,004,000-56,000,000 -160/6 of LISA Population Ilu illnesses 18,000,004 — 26,000,000 ilu medical visits 410,000 — 740,000 flu hospitalizations 24,000 — 62,000 flu deaths APRIL 27, 2020 United States COVID -19 Total Cases 993,852 .003% of USA population Total Deaths 56.009 Active Cases 817,544 Tested 5,564,558 APRIL 27, 2020 California COVID -19 Total Cases 43,784 .001% of California population Total Deaths 1,721 Active Cases 38,726 Tested 526,084 Gerca&A. Giavwu,niw Gerral Group Seville Properties, Realtors B.R.E. No. 00449831 gerral(ailoutlook. com www.gerralgroup.com 2 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please do not close the beaches! From: Cindy Lane <walkerlanel@live.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:08 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Please do not close the beaches! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not dose the beaches! Cynthia Lane, Esq. Walker Lane Law 100 Scholz Plaza Suite 202 Newport Beach, CA 92663 Cell Phone: 714-323-3106 email: walkerlanel@live.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Mary Nasser <mary90403@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 10:36 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Open beaches please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe, It's completely safe Mary 310-913-8558 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don't close the beaches From: Maigoraata Nowakowska nowakowska mad.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 5:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <Cit Co u n ci I@ new ortbeachca. ova Subject: Please don't close the beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Please please don't close the beaches. Please. This will kill the barely holding light and positive attitude in our souls. Beaches and being able by the ocean uplifts us and helps avoiding depression. Can we close city parkings and limit street parking instead so people from other cities can't come? Please please don't close the beaches. Thank you for keeping us safe and sane. Best Gosia Nowakowska Sent from my mobile. Please excuse the brevity, spelling and punctuation. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:31 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: NB Beaches should remain OPEN From: Lorraine OBrien <dallarvotes@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 6:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: NB Beaches should remain OPEN [EXTERNAL EMAIL) 0O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Esteemed Councilmembers, The trend is to begin opening things up again. LA County needs to open up its beaches to get the pressure off OC beaches The "shelter in place" has done its job and the curve has flattened. People are well- trained on "social distancing". If we don't get the economy back open, this country will be in shambles, Not enough sales tax is being generated to pay for municipal services like Police and Fire, Many businesses are mortally wounded already and may never reopen. There are several super -effective drug combinations being used, such that people are not dying from Covid in the huge numbers we feared at first. Thank you! 21 Mulvey, Jennifer From_ O'Neill, William Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:50 AM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: Open Newport Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeachca,gov1covid19 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. From: Taylor Peck rtaylorepeck@gmail.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 9:44 AM To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Newport [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mr. O'Neill, I live in your district (3 ferrand / 92655) and appreciate all of the hard work you do as my councilman and mayor. I support ending the stay at home order and opening our beaches and businesses. Local hospitals are no where near capacity: htt s: www.sbsun.com 2020 O4 74 coronavirus -s arks-dramatic-decline-in-overall-er-visits-mob-losses-for-hos ital- workers At tonight's meeting I hope you will vote to re -open Newport Beach. Thank You! Taylor Peck 323.898.4797 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:09 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Balboa Island Residents - Planning To Protest From: Sarah Procopio<sprocopio@thrivemarketingscience.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 4:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Balboa Island Residents - Planning To Protest [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Please ensure that the Bayfront sidewalks on Balboa island are opened immediately and the traffic cones and signage attempting to redirect traffic away from the island are taken down. I am a resident on the island. Both of these efforts are creating significant safety hazards that are doing much more harm than good. In addition, it is my understanding that closing public sidewalks is illegal. There are high volume of residents currently organizing a protest for next week to ensure this is addressed. Thank you. W Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10;43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Open the beachs and business From: ronlee <ronlee@fea.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:44 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open the beachs and business [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It's time to open everything on a limited basis. Social distancing and masks. Lets get back to normal. This virus has been less virulent than the flu. Protect the elderly but the rest of us can get on with it. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:35 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Thank you from surfer From: Julien SALGUES rjujien.salgues@wanadoo.fr> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2020 8:09 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Thank you from surfer [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, Thank you so much for staying us safe in this difficult time. As a surfer I'm very grateful for allowing us to keep practicing our passion - surfing. It keeps us all sane and happy. Into the water, we keep the social distance to stay safe from the virus. That's our commitment. Thank you for all the work you are doing, Best regards Julien Salgues, 5urfer from Newport Beath 101 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open please From: Alyssa ralyssaslauson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:21 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Da NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, I am a resident of Newport and have been going to the beach every weekend for a walk. I also went this weekend to Corona Del Mar both Saturday and Sunday. I was there for hours and people have been practicing distance. The crowds also were quite small compared to what the media portrayed. I think residents of our city have been following the rules. Due to neighboring LA not keeping their beaches open I am recommending a middle ground. Make the beaches only open to Newport Beach residents only. I saw a park in Palo Alto, CA enforce a rule like this. You had to approve you were a resident at a check point and the park staff had the authority at any time to check if you were a resident. Residents In Palo Alto could prove residency by showing a bill, drivers license or apartment lease agreement. Please keep the beaches open especially as the science shows sun is effective at !till CCVID 19. I think this middle ground idea of city residents only can help. Alyssa Slauson Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Scott Svidergol Ascott@new portps.com> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2020 8:47 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncit@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures IEXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK Iinks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, It's come to my attention that the city council is considering closing the beaches; to which I say please do not make that HUGE mistake. I've lived in Newport Beach my entire life and currently own a small business in the city as well as live in Newport and i think closing the beaches would be the wrong decision. It was my daughters 4 year old birthday yesterday and we celebrated her birthday on the beach at 48th street. It was by far the most normal day she has had in a month, and the beaches of Newport were like a sanctuary which allowed my daughter Avery to have a normal birthday during what have become very abnormal times. Further, everyone we saw was respectful of one another and social distancing, even though there were a lot of people at the beach. Clearly it's been rough for us all, but explaining to a 4 year old why she can no longer go to the park and/or see her friends has been brutal. Taking our beaches away would only make things worse for her, and the rest of us, and do absolutely nothing to 'solve' a nonexistent problem we have here in Newport Beach. Thank you. All the best, Scott Svidergol 949-400-0042 direct www.newportps.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 202010:42 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: For Tomorrow's Meeting From: Joanne Tyler Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:41:48 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: For Tomorrow's Meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. In case I can't get my Call into the meeting tomorrow, first I want to thank the Mayor and Councii for keeping our beaches open. Next it would be nice to have our boardwalks open. We need to start opening everything we can. If people are worried they can stay home. We're never quarantined healthy people before, and it's ruining our economy. We stilt only have 38 deaths with over 3 million in Orange County in 37 cities. Do you know how many people have died in Newport? I can't find that information anywhere. I hope the Mayor and Council are in contact with Governor Newsom like I am, asking him to open all of California. This has gone on way too long. Thank you, Joanne Tyler Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help Attachments: IMG_5207 jpg; IMG_5202 jpg; IMG_5200jpg; IMG_5203 jpg; IMG_5201 jpg From: Wadsworth, John <)ohn.Wadsworth@coiliers.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 7020 9:29 AM To: O'Neill, William ¢woneill2newportbeachca.gova Cc: dickensicc@gmail_.com; Debra Johnson <Johnson555@icloud.com>; Leung, Grace <gleung@newportbeachca.govv>; aaronbehle@gmail.com; Shannon Wadsworth <smonigaI@aol.com>; Dept - City Council <Cit Council E2 new ortbeachca. ova Subject: RE: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mayor O'Neill, Again I commend NB for taking a strong stance and keeping aur beaches open, I hope aur position influences other municipalities to start opening public resources. That said, the rest of So Cal knows our beaches are open and heading here in masses. I wanted to share with the you and the City the aftermath of yesterdays onslaught at L Street. The Peninsula Point infrastructure cannot handle the volume of humanity that is making its way down to the Point, both parking and waste management is stressed at limits greater than what is seen on 0 of July (this is my 18" year living on the Point). Very least, CRR should be emptying beach and Oceanfront trash cans daily — if this is not on your radar, it should be. To relieve some of the pressure on the Point beaches, I would suggest re -opening the beach from Wedge to L st. There is not a significant swell in the forecast for the next 2 weeks htt s: www.surfline.com surf -re art the -wed a 584204lf4e65fad6a770982b , this will cease the bottleneck of visitors at L Street and spread the crowed. With the masses of people coming to NB, opening the Wedge beach to M is not going to be different optically than the scene on the beach anywhere else in NB. Resident parking permits are not reality (as much as we residents would like this) and we want visitors to enjoy our amazing neighborhood and beaches. However keep in mind, when residents cant park in their own neighborhood this is not good for your "constituents." Perhaps the answer is police the beach better (for now), to send a message and remind visitors that they still need to behave — from the photos the trash is for the most part empty alcohol containers (and graffiti). No one wants a police state but something needs to be done and thought you and fellow council members should know first hand that Peninsula point needs your Delp. Best, John Wadsworth and Family Beivue Lane, Balboa CA From: O'Neill, William <woneili@newportbeach ca. ova Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:00 AM To: Wadsworth, John <John.Wadsworth@colliers.com> Cc: dickensicc@gmai Cocom; Debra Johnson <dlohnson555Picloud.cam>; Leung, Graceleunung@newgortbeachca.Rov> Subject: Re: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help Appreciated. Signage is ordered, should be up shortly. Cc'ing our city manager who has the timeline Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeachco.gov/covidl9 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. From: "Wadsworth, John" <John.Wadsworth@colliers.com> Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 10:58 AM To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: "dickensicc@gmail.com" <dickensicc@gmail.com>, Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>, Debra Johnson <diohnson555@icloud.com> Subject: RE: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Will, an update on West Jetty Park (Wedge) after the barriers were installed yesterday. Good start but it did not deter the masses. The walkway through the park actually created a bottleneck that became impossible to keep 6' apart. It did not help as the sun came out and the Wedge is breaking. Coming from a family that surfs the Wedge year round (we live a few blocks from the Wedge), the offenders are not the surfers, it is the folks hanging around on the beach. From my assessment yesterday, it was on average a 3-1 ratio, spectators to surfers. I think the best remedy watching this all unfold recently and over the last few weeks is to close Wedge beach access from the West Jetty Park. Those who do not know better will turn around and go home (hopefully), residents and those that are local will figure it out (including the local surfing community). The forecast is for the swell to back off (minor uptick again next week) beginning today and with the rain crowds should subside next few days. Additionally, as mentioned in my earlier email I echo the idea proposed by Debbie Johnson (BPPA) to add signage at the Y (G St and Balboa, entry to Peninsula Point), "Stay Home" + "Resident Parking Only", again this should deter those who do not know better. Sincerely, John Wadsworth & Family Belvue Lane, Balboa CA From: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 2:04 PM To: Wadsworth, John <John.Wadsworth@colliers.com> Subject: Re: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help Appreciated. We're pretty lucky in our city to have great folks working here, they've been stretched pretty thin. We're a city that has built up over a century of trying to bring people in. Doing the opposite in a short time frame is ... interesting. Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeochca.gov/covid19 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. From: "Wadsworth, John" <John.Wadsworth@colliers.com> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 1:56 PM To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: RE: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Will, no worries, you im sure have a lot on your plate... appreciate the response and thanks again for your leadership through these crazy times. All the best, JW From: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:54 PM To: Wadsworth, John <John.Wadsworth@colliers.com> Subject: Re: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help Sorry about that John, hit send too quickly before realizing I missed the n. Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeachca. pov/covidl9 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. From: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 1:53 PM To: "Wadsworth, John" <John.Wadsworth@colliers.com> Subject: Re: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help Hi Joh —Thanks. More signage makes a lot of sense and so does closing West Jetty Park. Appreciate your writing in, we'll keep making progress. Sincerely, Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeachca.gov/covid19 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. From: "Wadsworth, John" <John.Wadsworth@colliers.com> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:47 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: "ddixon@dixonfornewport.com" <Ddixon@dixonfornewport.com>, Shannon Wadsworth <smonigal@aol.com> Subject: FW: Balboa Peninsula Point Needs Your Help [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, I am a resident of Peninsula Point and would like to echo the comments below made by the BPPA President, Debbie Johnson. I would add, as a resident of NB, it is fantastic the City has kept the beaches open during these unprecedent times; the beaches are a great outlet for exercise and a brief look back to what life was before the pandemic. That said, the carloads of folks coming to the Peninsula and specifically Peninsula Point (around the Wedge and Wedge Park) is troubling and would suggest some additional steps deployed by the City to mitigate — Debbie has outlined a great solution below and one that is currently in place for Balboa Island residents. Thank you for listening and your leadership through these trying times ... and most important, please stay safe and healthy. Respectfully, John Wadsworth (and family) Belvue Lane Balboa, CA L._ k- ti. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach - Time to Re -Open the City, Businesses & Schools From: fritz@fhcdevco.com <fritz@fhcdevco.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:42 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci!@newportbeachca.gova Subject: Newport Beach - Time to Re -Open the City, Businesses & Schools [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mayor O'Neill & City Council Members, For your upcoming City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 1 would ask that you consider the following: Obviously the Covid 19 (coronavirus) Pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, but it is time to resume business schools and life! We cannot continue to have schools closed, businesses dosed, parks closed, the boardwalk closed and other public areas closed..........please re -open these now. 1 believe that we have the processes, procedures & protocals in place to deal with this virus if/when it rears its ugly head again ......... peop!e need to get back to work........ people need to stop being scared to say hello to one another....... kids need to get back to school. "Shelter at home" is having a tremendous social impact and an economic impact that will take YEARS to recover from.... -not just a few months. YES those people in the "higher risk categories" (elderly and people with compromised health issues) will need to take more pre -cautions.......... but the vast majority of us creed to resume our schooling, resume our businesses and resume our lives. ! support you in encouraging our governmental leaders to "re -open the economy". Thank you for your time, consideration and your service. Fritz Howser Fritz fhcdevco.com 212 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:11 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: data shows good news, not bad! From: Libby Huyck <kbonhdo@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:22 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: data shows good news, not bad! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Dear Council Members, Thank you for considering "another opinion" here: When analyzing the virus numbers, the most important numbers, in my opinion, are the number of hospitalizations per day and the ratio of number of new cases over the number tests for that same day. If we are way below our hospital capacity, like we are now, then we can lift restrictions. If the ratio is less than our county average of 8%, like it was for 4126 (4.6%), then we should lift restrictions. (Please note: this data is the day after that hot day when we saw many crowds, AND WE DID FINE.) My recommendation: stay the course, open up businesses gradually. Immediately open up all beaches, parks, playgrounds, recreational areas. (perhaps keep some parking lots closed to prevent tourist parties) The virus has run its course and is waning. This is what a normal course of flu does. After a week, see where the above two numbers are. We are killing far more people by seizing their livelihood. Good luck. Libby Huyck 175 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach / Covid Response From: Alexandra Taylor<aIexandra@aIexandrastaylar.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:41 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach / Covid Response [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Orange county and California beat all the projections for Covid-19 virus infections and deaths. We should be thanking our residents and planning our reopening of all parking, parks and businesses instead of staying at home sheltering! The hospitals are empty. Newport Beach residents can choose far themselves. If you're high risk, stay at home. If your risk averse, you have the choice to stay at home. We should have the choice to leave our homes and support the local economy if we feel that its safe. As a 2nd generation Newport Beach native— Alumni of Newport Harbor, current resident and career professional I believe we need the city and county to allow us the right to choose for ourselves. This is why I work so hard to five here I I Thank you, ALEXANDRA TAYLOR PUBLICITY I PASSION I PURPOSE building brands —* connecting ► the ■ dots NEN www.linkedin.com/in/fightonaltay AA: 949.922.3345 :: IG @atay_pollyp AlexandraPalexandrastavlor.com 232 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:01 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: OPEN NEWPORT From: Bill Sutton Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:00:28 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Cc: Jeff Herdman Subject: OPEN NEWPORT [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a registered voter and strongly urge a relaxation of home sequestering.. Businesses are on life support, we need to support them, lets not let the cure be worse than the virus. WILLIAM L Sutton 6224 San Joaquin Plz N B92660 PIZ] Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Covid-19 Recovery Steps From: Dari Settel <dari330@cox.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:33 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Covid-19 Recovery Steps [EXTERNAL EMAIL] 170 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi All, I would like to cast my vote regarding the upcoming meeting to guide the reopening of businesses in the City, There are MANY of us that would like to see aur city open up as well as our state! There should have been a reconsideration the moment we all realized that Fauci's numbers were grossly overstated! We feel that we should open up all businesses as well as keeping our beaches open and opening our trails. No one is contracting or spreading this virus in the great outdoors! We feel that the vulnerable with compromised immune systems should be protected and shelter in place. The rest of us NEED to go back to work and try to salvage what we can of our lives! How can you sit back and watch the GREAT MAJORITY lose everything? This is emotional and economic suicide!! I would be happy to see stimulus money go to those that need the extra protection and choose to shelter in place. Why don't we shutdown every year because of the 60k flu deaths yearly? This is insane and not right to keep us locked up and watch our entire lives crash and burn. The repercussions of the covid-19 far surpass the virus!! Please stop ruining our lives. DO NOT CLOSE BEACHES OPEN UP THE TRAILS OPEN UP ALL BUSINESSES KEEP THE VULNERABLE HOME. OUR HOSPITALS ARE EMPTY AND FURLOUGHING MEDICAL PERSONNEL OPEN UP!! Thank you, Dari Settel Resident in CDM Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Newport Open -----Original Message ----- From: Rudy Alvarez <rudyca@yahoo.com:> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 5:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov5 Subject: Keep Newport Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. And open all the business'. Easy for those to criticize when they don't need a paycheck. Rudy W Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Newport Open From: Rudy Alvarez <rudyca@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Keep Newport open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Interesting watch. Keep us healthy. PLEASE DONT SHUT U5 DOWN https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xfLVxx IGLU Rudy On Apr 26, 2020, at 5:24 PM, Rudy Alva rex <rudycaCOM ahoo.corn> wrote: And open all the business'. Easy for those to criticize when they don't need a paycheck. Rudy is Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2024 7:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Resident -- CPA Business Adviser From: Jeff Barth <1eff@cnbllp.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 5:17 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gova Subject: Newport Beach Resident -- CPA Business Adviser [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It's time to stop the panic and reopen Newport beach. I've worked with a number of companies who have successfully secured federal assistance through the PPP loan program. For every company that has successfully received assistance —100 or more have not. The business failures which we will see in the next 18 to 36 months from this pandemic will bankrupt many businesses, landlords (including larger ones), and even municipal governments. It's time to stop the insanity and get our people back to work. Sadly, what is even more disturbing of the projected flat to negative economic growth which we will experience this decade is the fact that our community is already emotionally and psychologically bankrupt. When we see people posting messages on Next Door like Joy Brenner suggesting that people go out block all the streets with their cars to prevent people from coming into our community we have taken humanity to a very low point. Sadly, this is evident by some of my own neighbors in Newport beach including many on Balboa Island who having taken a very nasty attitude to "outsiders". Sadly many of the restaurants and businesses on Balboa Island would not be able to remain open if it was not for these "outsiders" who come and enjoy our community throughout the year. Far worse than the economic damage, far worse than the deaths we have seen in our community is the fact that we as human beings have stooped to such pathetic levels to be unkind and inhuman to our fellow residents. That's not because of Covid-19 — that's because we as a community have allowed this to happen. It's time to be an end to the madness and reopen Newport Beach. Jeffrey Barth, CPA Tax Smart Advisors 129 W. Wilson, Suite 203 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Tel: (949) 706-7070 Fax: (941) 794-5903 12 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Time to Reopen Orange County From: Craig Batley 4chatIey@burrwhite.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 8:07 AM To: Muldoon, Kevin ckmuldoon@new portbeachca.gov> Cc: O'Neill, Wil11am cwoneilI@newportbeachca.gov>; DIANEBDIXON cdianebdixon@gmail.com>; Herdman, leftyherdman @newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <ddtiHie] d@newportbeachta.gov>; Brenner, Joy <18renner@new portheachca.gov>; Avery, Brad cbavery@newportbeachca. gov> Subject: Time to Reopen Orange County f EXTERNAL EMAIL] op NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Kevin, your comments articulate the economic reality of this pandemic, so true Kevin Muldoon Daily Pilot Commentary_ htt s: www,latlmes.to sural Dail - ilot o inion sta 2{120 -OG -23 cgmmentarv-its-time-ta-re�en-orange-county Commentary: It's time to reopen Orange County (Los Angeles Times) By KEVIN MULDOON APRIL 23, 2020 11;19 AM Throughout our history as a nation, we have been confronted with a simple choice: do we show courage as Americans or are we governed by fear? The crisis caused by COVID-19 is seemingly unprecedented. Confronting an unknown and potentially very lethal virus presented our country with an exceptionally complex problem. However, facing great unknown threats and difficulties is not new to Americans. Since our nation's birth, we confronted these times with unity and resolve. We have faced down fear with great courage and come out the other side a stronger people. The time has come for us to rise to the occasion yet again. National jobless ctaims have reached 26 million. Orange County, one of the largest metro area economies in the country, needs a plan sooner than later to reopen businesses. We can't continue to shelter in place without causing even greater economic damage. It is time to talk about a plan to move forward. NEWS The Daily Pilot's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak April 24, 2020 We are all aware and share health concerns aboutthe virus. According to experts at Hoag Hospital, we have flattened the curve in Orange County. The Board of Supervisors has ied the charge and demonstrated true leadership. Our elected officials took responsible action based on the information presented to them, and those decisions proved successful. Our healthcare professionals have worked tirelessly, with a level of proficiency and expertise that one would expect from world-class hospitals and well-trained physicians and staff. Our first responders have gone above and beyond their job descriptions. Sadly, some of these public servants have passed away as a direct result of assisting others with COVID-19. These public servants are heroes and our prayers are with their families. Essential workers, like delivery drivers and grocery clerks, have kept supply chains open and our shelves stocked, but they are not able to keep the economy going on their own. The time has come for us to emerge from our homes and rejoin the workforce. Protocols can be followed to protect the most vulnerable among us, along with continued social distancing being practiced in public places. We are much wiser having endured this crisis and our citizens will rise to the occasion. There is always risk, but the risk of inaction is now greater. Every day, I hear from business owners in our city increasingly concerned about their ability to reopen their doors. When they express their concerns, it's not only that they are losing their businesses — it's that they are having to layoff their employees, many of whom are lifelong friends. They worry for their workers' families. They worry for their own families. The jobs they have created might never come back if we don't work together to reopen our economy now. If we do not get a workable plan in place to reopen, we will hit an economic point of no return. Our economy will fall into a deep recession. If our economy crashes, increased crime, depression, suicides, domestic violence and homelessness will be inevitable. Each and every neighbor is reliant upon each other. We are all in this together. We will succeed together, or fail together. For the sake of our neighbors, we must succeed. Orange County must reopen. The writer is a Newport Beach councilman. CRAIG BATLEY C: (949) 293-4630 0: (949) 6175-4630 P: (9=19) 675-2127 LIC; o: 00483751 Burr White Reahy w%Ymburro-hiie_com 2901 Newport Bouleiard, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:32 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please help the citizens of Newport Beath From: Jennifer Bart usick rjennbartusick@gmai1.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2420 12:45 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please help the citizens of Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council Members of Newport Beach, ❑range county and California have beat all the projections for Covid virus infections and deaths. We should be celebrating. Not staying closed! Newport Beach residents can choose for themselves. If you're high risk, stay at home. If your risk averse, you have the choice to stay at home. We don't need the city and county to choose for us. We can make those decisions for ourselves Before Suicide rates due to depression from the economic devastation and social isolation surpasses corona virus deaths please act. I implore you to do that right thing and save us. Open Newport Beach 1 Jennifer Bartusick 882 Sandcastie Dr CDM, 92625 Jennifer 714-606-8040 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Christy Benney <burdy8@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:21 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: IT IS TIME!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK Iinks a attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Orange county and California beat all the projections for Covid virus infections and deaths. We should be celebrating. Not staying closed! People feel safe ... it's TIME! Ii! Thanks, Christy Benney Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:31 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Our City From: Jamie Booth <anglfan76@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 12:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Our City [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑o NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, OC and CA have beat all projections. Hospitals are not overcrowded and staying home indefinitely is not an option. Hope is not a plan! Continue quarantine recommendations for those at risk but for all other's we need to get back to work.lf people are high risk then they have the choice to stay home. We can ail make decisions for ourselves. My family has received no governmental assistance and we have taken a huge financial loss during this time. If the local economy isn't restarted the devastation of poverty will be much worse than the virus. Jamie Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:27 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Cindy Boragno Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:25;58 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; +info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments; Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you for your email regarding the April 28th City Council meeting that includes residents of having input into the decisions being made regarding the opening of our community. We believe that by May 1 all retail stores should be allowed to open if they choose using proper distancing procedures including the wearing of masks. We believe that all personal grooming services such as hair salons, nail salons, barbers should be allowed to be opened if they choose to do so. Again, by using proper distancing procedures including the wearing of masks. By May 15th, we believe that all restaurants should be allowed to open if they choose if they can maintain a Eft distance or a barrier between patrons/tables. We believe that the beaches should be open if enforcement personnel can encourage/monitor social distancing. Sincerely, Cynthia and Robert Boragno Cinzia.bora no mail.com is Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:50 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Dear City Council --Original Message ----- From: Doyle Borden <doyleborden@iclaud.coma Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 4:21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Dear City Council [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, as a voting citizen of Newport Beach I am requesting You listen to our voices. It's time to open up the businesses, including restaurants, retail, bars, churches, parking lots of beaches etc. Our economy and jobs can no longer sustain closures of this magnitude. The The numbers of deaths due to COV ID -19 are dramatically lower than what was predicted and therefore it does not justify such tragic closure of the economy. More people die in automobile accidents daily yet do we outlaw ears? This is utter insanity. We the people are demanding the economy be open immediately as well as all walkways and pathways in Newport Beach. Thank you and we are expecting you to respond to our request. Doyle Borden 16 From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:13 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: OPEN NEWPORT BEACH! --- Original Message ----- From: Dara Bowman <daramichele@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: OPEN NEWPORT BEACH! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. People feel safe and are ready to open. Orange Couny and California beat all the projections for Covid virus infections and deaths. We should be celebrating. Not staying closed! Newport Beach residents can choose for themselves. If you're high risk, stay at home. If your risk averse, you have the choice to stay at home. We don't need the city and county to choose for us. We can make those decisions for ourselves Dara Bowman Mulvey, Jennifer From: Dave Bowman <bowmanhb@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2020 3:29 PM To: O'Neill, William Subject: Open The Economy [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe, William, In Orange County we have less than 40 Coronavirus deaths and there are 11 million residents. A few questions: 1). Why have you closed the beach parking lots and boardwalks? 2). Why are the grass areas near the beach in CDM fenced off? 3). What is the empirical data that justifies the closing of the restaurants, gyms, stores and non-essential businesses? Thousands of people's lives have been destroyed and financial fortunes have been ruined. Citizens have the right to make their own decisions whether to go about their lives as they wish. Thanks, Dave Bowman Corona Del Mar Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Sunlight is aur friend, not being shutdown From: Tony Brooks rtonybrooks3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:40 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounc'sl@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Sunlight is our friend, not being shutdown [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear council members, I am a resident of Newport Beach living with wife and daughter. It's time to open up Newport Beach, the misinformation out there is a huge threat to our sanity. Being afraid and locked down weakens our immunity, what happens when there is no money left to pay the Police and Fire departments. Life's have been ruined , open up slow but open up soon. The year 2020, everybody is smart and high tech and yet the children can't play at the playground and locking the Tennis courts Faure genius. People are very angry Tony Brooks U-1 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open OC -----Original Message ----- From: Lisa Lynn Cullinane rlcullinanel@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2024 8:49 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open OC [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council Members, PLEASE REOPEN OUR CITY. This is ridiculous that we are being in isolation past the original 2 weeks. I even think that 6 weeks was reasonable to get ready to deal with hospitalized patients and flatten the curve. But now we have a governor who keeps moving the date out for less than good reason. Stop this insanity, The damage this is doing to ur society is far worse than this disease! Lisa Cullinane 549-842-8838 Lcull'inanel@gma'il.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: OPEN THE ECONOMY NOW!!! From: Mike Estey <mestey@tsirepfirm.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:57 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: OPEN THE ECONOMY NOW 11! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Regarding the City Council meeting tomorrow. This unconstitutional shut down of our economy needs to end today! 1! If you are afraid, stay inside with your face mask on. ❑range County Deaths Rank Cause of Death Annually Daily 1 Heart Disease 4,913 13.5 2 Cancer 4,711 12.9 3 Alzheimer's 1,426 3.9 4 Stroke 1,384 3.8 5 Chronic Respiratory 993 2.7 6 Accidents 930 2.5 7 Flu & Pneumonia 543 1.5 8 Diabetes 505 1.4 9 Chronic Liver & Cirrhosis 403 1.1 10 Nephritis & Nephrosis 348 1.0 WuHwi Ccivl(f 19 39 C1.1. Respectfully, Mike Estey Technology solutions, Inc. iPhone: 949-500-1720 email: mestey[a7tsireofirrri.com 4g,p.IA,vww.linkedin.com/rn/Mikeeste 116 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Andy Fathol!ahi <afathollahi@gmail,com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 11:13 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Opening up our city! [EXTERNA! EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Orange county and California beat all the projections far Covid virus infections and deaths. We should be celebrating. Not staying at home sheltering! We need the antibody testing to roll out in a much more significant way immediately and practical guidelines for opening up our economy, most specifically our small business that really on our community. Newport Beach residents can choose for themselves. If you're high risk, stay at home. If your risk averse, you have the choice to stay at home. We need the city and county to allow us the right to choose for ourselves. Thank you, Andy Fathollahi Newport Beach Resident 714-381-4048 Muivev, Jennifer From: Fred Fourcher <fred@bitcentralxom�- Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 9;33 AM To: Dixon, Diane; Muldoon, Kevin; Duffield, Duffy; Avery, Brad; Herdman, Jeff; Brenner, Joy; O'Neill, William Cc: Adriana Fourcher Subject: Fresh air and sunshine -- who knew? Attachments: Buck Gully Trailheadjpeg; CDM Grass Area Closed jpeg [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers. 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" Iq 14. -: J31 -- 4;'N . y�7pj,r�ty,j- _ .. r,.?Yr..."k''"" � 1 - �.� ..._ —. d � 1 ,. , • Z_ All i' F 1 1 •, •"s� _�,+•� ISP. 4F r' 1 �'�•• -�. rte• -1 t\� �^ . •� I .t ��n Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 14:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: It's time to Open Newport Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Michelle Ultimo Hall <michelle@ultimoproperties.com> Sent: 5unday, April 25, 2020 11:07 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouneiI@newportbeachca. gov> Subject: It's time to Open Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. > Newport Beach City Council: > It's time to reopen our City (with precautions). The curve has flatten and our death toll is extremely low. Much is known about the "at risk" characteristics of the coronavirus and those at rush can stay home. Furthermore, our healthcare system in OC is not stressed. Our small business and restaurants are/wilI go out of business soon. It's destroying people's lives. a Please let the people of Nee port Beach make informed decisions for themselves. Please reopen aur City. > Thank you, > Michelle Hall 949-307-0525 715 Bayside Drive > Newport Beach Mulvey, .Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:49 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Nat Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:48:43 PM (UTC -08:40) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK Rinks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Greetings: I would like to see all the recently enacted municipal civil rights restrictions eliminated as soon as possible with the common sense caveat for all to practice good social distancing protocol with masks to be worn voluntarily by those who wish to. E#derly and medically compromised folks should automatically be more vigilant and protective of who they see and where and if they go out to public places. Restaurants should be able to reopen with plus or minus 20% to 403' fewer tables (for a few weeks/months?) then depending on "facts", back to normal. The flawed and inconsistent reasoning supporting the requiremen that many of the myriad other business's not only in our city but across the country are deemed "non-essential" is obviously over the top henny penny hysteria, foisted upon us by a one size fits all, self-serving, fear mongering political establishment ..........the social and economic damage has already been done and was not comprised of predicted medical statistics and computer generated modeling of possibilities .... it's just plain basic unlawfully imposed functional economic deprivation which must come to an end now! To continue with the arbitrary and bogus essential/non-essential definition of who and what can do business and where and when or if I can travel, including to my own home..... is possibly unlawful but certainly in retrospect, will prove to be misguided. Let's get back to our lives.... now!! Nat S. Harty, 14215eacrest Drive Corona del Mar, CA 92525 714-448-5849 ibildm@gmail.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Will O'Neill <oneill4newport@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 9A6 AM To: O'Neill, William Subject: Fwd: Please open NB [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ---------- Forwarded message From: Teresa Hernandez <twinsok@me.com> Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2020 at 11:10 AM T Subject: Please open NB To: Will O'Neill <oneiil_4_newpy_rt@gmail.coma Dear Council member, As a 22 year resident of Newport Beach I am urging you to please open our city for Business, we were asked to shelter in place to flatten the curve, we did this and have had a extremely low death toll in a county of 3.1 million, 34 deaths. We did our part and flattened the curve, We were told to not overwhelm the Hospitals, we did not overwhelm them many have empty Meds and cutting hours of staff. The only thing we are killing right now is our local business which may not came back and have a devastating effect on our city. I have spoken to many of my friends who are nurses, I used to be a R. N., the cases that have increased in hospitals, especially CH OC is the mental health breakdowns, attempted suicides. The shoe repair, the hairdresser, the nail shop, the restaurant can all open safely, they can wear masks, wear gloves, seat every other table. All of the recent studies out this week from NYC, Stanford, USC show many hundreds of thousands of people have been infected and the death rate is probably closer to .0012 in California. We have testing right here at urgent care in Newport for covid and antibodies. I support your vote to open, In the Governors order he said ,that he Heeded us to shelter in place for the reasons above we did our part and heeding someone is not the same as ordering them. As a 11 year member of the OC Lincoln Club and a Newport resident please have the courage to vote to open. Being a leader when sea is calm is easy but in the storm is much harder, it takes courage. 1 know you have it. Regards, Teresa Hernandez, 12 Regents Newport Beach Calif 92660 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Kimberly Hosken <kimberlyhosken@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 4:31 PM To: Dixon, Diane; Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Herdman, Jeff, jo@newportbeachca.gov; O'Neill, William; Dept - City Council Subject: Reopen Newport Beach with care [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I strongly urge you to start to think more about opening business, beaches and sidewalks rather than continuing to keep increasing the shutdown. While I am not advocating for the immediate re opening of everything I am deeply concerned by the lack of interest and communication on a plan to reopen. As a resident and homeowner in Newport Beach I believe we need to encourage people who are comfortable to go outside and not feel as if we are doing something wrong. The damages from this shutdown go far beyond economic and health, they go to our very culture. My biggest fear is how people are acting towards each other and the attitudes being expressed. As and example when out running or walking in the past on average 75 to 80% of people would smile or give acknowledgement, today it's clown to nearly 20 %. People are not behaving with kindness. Reopen the sidewalk for one way traffic on Balboa, reopen the beaches. Remove the cones from the roadway making all of us make an Illegal U turn or worse, block the intersection and cross on the green arrow. I've seen a dozen near misses. The closure and the signs on the benches demonstrate not any scientific rational but rather fear and an ownership of public places that is not appropriate. I encourage you to start to reopen business as well. Please listen to all sides but try to make non partisan decisions based on rational realistic thought, not sensational journalism that comes from both sides. Home Owner and Landlord - Newport Beach Kimberly Hosken Green Building and Business Consulting Iinkpoln Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kinn Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:16 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Small Businesses From: Leeann iacino <leeann.iacino@engelvaelkers.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9;30 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Small Businesses [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council - As our businesses die a slow death, it is heart wrenching like most to see something it's taken years to build, die with something we have no control over and it's not tack of action nor poor business decisions. We've tried applying for funds with no response or lack of funds. I don't know anyone in our small business circles who've had any luck. COVID is real, we're not denying that however the numbers and projections originally projected are drastically inaccurate. Please, we urge you to vote to open small businesses with safety guidelines in tact. And if people still choose to stay home, that's fine. COVID won't kill us, it's going to be financial economic depression and disaster. Please, we can't support our community if we can't work. 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We cannol acecpl any liability rnr viols curtlatnif] altan 165 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; AVON LOSING LAW SUITS - OPEN OUR CITY! From: Susan Ihrig <smihrig@yahoo.coma Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 5:55 PM To: Dept - City CounciltCityCouncil@newportbeaChca.:2ova Subject: AVOID LOSING LAW SUITS - OPEN OUR CITY! [EXTERNAL EMAI LI CD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the Content is safe. These closures of "non-essential" businesses are unconstitutional on so many fronts. 1 sincerely urge the Newport Beach City Council to stop following suit with socialist Idiots. Geragos & Geragos have filed law suits agains Newsom, Garcetti, and many governmental agencies due to the civil rights violations these illegal closures and arbitrary conclusions of what constitutes an "essential" business have done to small businesses. We are a country based upon life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Your job is not to make decisions on how each of us should privately live our lives. Maybe you are or are not In high enough office to have sworn to uphold the Constitution—honestly, I haven't been that involved In local politics to know. However, our governor has, and he is failing miserably and will be held accountable. I strongly suggest that unless you want to answer to how you have violated your city's citizens' civil rights, open our city backup to business as usual. You can issue guidances and suggestions. You have No right to arrest someone for paddle boarding or sunbathing on the beach. What law are they breaking? Are you not aware that UV rays from SUNSHINE KILL THE CORONA VIRUS?? Are you not aware that the open air dilutes the viral concentration? Are you aware that there is NO NEED NOR BENEFIT to wearing a mask on the beach?? Your orders are going to cause staff infections and fungus growth due to the excessive use of ineffective face coverings. Many doctors have publicly declared that short of an N95, the mask will block 496 of the incoming virus and bacteria and may block some of your droplets, which if exposed to sunlight will not transmit the virus anyway, and it's best effect is to possibly absorb your own droplets—but not all of them. You might as well mandate that people use a pacifier— that will keep their droplets contained and might also keep people from touching their face as much. The order to "keep moving" is ludicrousll Again, who do you people think you are to dictate our comings and goings—NOT YOUR JOB!I I implore you to lift the unconstitutional closures, cease and desist, no new "rules", and mitigate the damages you have already Incurred by supporting the rules instituted by our governor. These actions are unconstitutional, and the governing agencies will be held accountable. Stop exposing Newport Beach to further liability by your egregious actions. Stop following the sheep herd of socialists who trample our Constitution. It is the law of our land, and you are in no position to supersede it. Susan Ihrig 491 62nd St NB PO Box 1674 NB, CA 92559 (949)929-1777 Sent from my !Pad Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kira Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 7:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open up -----Original Message ----- From: Gina Hueston <ginahueston@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 2:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open up [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Grocery stores[ biggest germ carriers ) target, Costco ect... Doesn't make sense that they can be open and operate but other stores can't. If this was going to keep spreading, every worker and person at these big stores would have it. Plus it's a small percentage that get really sick from the virus. Let the people take their own risks. I'm not responsible for everyone's health. Stay in or come out, it should be the people's choice. This is getting really old. You know if this is right or not. ) don't need to tell you. If this has any evil intent behind it and your masking it with being do good we then you better enjoy this short little life because you will thats all you'll have. Sent from my Whone is Mulvey, Jennifer From: O'Neill, William Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:49 AM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: RE OPEN Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeachca.gov/covidl9 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. From: Sara Guggenheim Jarrett <sara@newportcoastpreschool.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 9:42 AM To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>, Diane Dixon <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Avery, Brad" <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>, "Duffield, Duffy" <dduffield@newport beach ca.gov>, "Muldoon, Kevin" <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>, Jeff Herdman <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>, "Brenner, Joy" <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: RE OPEN [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a small business owner and resident of Newport Beach I am writing this email to beg the Newport Beach "leaders" to LEAD this city and set an example. As a nation we are being LEAD by the media and the FEAR and this country as a result is failing. For those in fear STAY HOME. For those that are immune compromised STAY HOME. For those that want to believe the media STAY HOME. But for the young, the healthy and the strong (minded or physically) let us LIVE. Let us go to work, to school, to church, to the beach. Let us build our city back to what it was. We are trading one disease for another ... fear and isolation are more dangerous than this virus. I want to open my school and my families want to come back. There is zero data that say children are at risk. Why are we not opening our schools? Why are we not letting our kids laugh and play with their friends? Why are we not letting them develop immunity and be exposed to the world? This is no longer about our health but more about exploiting a crisis. There is an agenda here and everyone knows it. We, the City of Newport Beach, needs to set an example and RE OPEN. Our numbers say we should. Doctors are saying we should. The PEOPLE are saying we should. I implore you as our LEADERS to let us LIVE. As a child advocate I implore you as LEADERS to let our children free. They are suffering in so many ways. Anxiety, depression, abuse, poverty, isolation... shall I go on??? BE LEADERS. FREE NEWPORT BEACH. LET US LIVE. FREE THE CHILDREN. RE OPEN. STOP BEING POLITICIANS AND BE HUMAN. Sincerely, Sara Guggenheim Jarrett Owner 2350 Ford Road Newport Beach, California 92660 www.new portcoast p res choo1.com Ph (949) 644-4914 Fax (949) 644-4935 A love for learning that lasts o lifetime. 2 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 7:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Request reopening of economy -—Original Message ----- From: Karen Joyce <karentomjoyce@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2620 1:25 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov>; Karen Joyce <karentomjoyce@gmail.com> Subject: Request reopening of economy [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We respectfully request Newport Beach reopen immediately. Coronavirus has the same fatality as the influenza based on studies in Santa Clara, LA, New York and several overseas locations, per renowned epidemiologists such as Dr John loannidis whom we have been fol#owing closely. This shutdown is hurting the young and those with low paying jobs disproportionately and we find the lockdowns immoral and possibly illegal - future court cases will determine that. Moreover, our hospitals are not overrun as predicted. Allow the high risk group to segregate themselves. California has already appeared to have this virus for months and nobody knew. We are saddened and outraged at the sledgehammer approach to this virus. Karen and Tom Joyce Owners of 2 {properties in Newport Beach 603 mar vista drive 461 Orion way 949-630-5673 Sent from my iPhone 24 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Covid Concerns From: Clayton Kass <claytonkass@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:15 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Covid Concerns [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a 24 year old resident of Newport Beach. I currently work in a restaurant and am extremely concerned with what the city is doing to protect us as the summer starts to approach and little to no regulations in place. It is an absolute disgrace that the hard working constituents of Newport Beach are being exposed to a greater risk involving Covid with no support. Besides being given a mask to wear at work nothing has changed and we have been extremely busy with everyone visiting the beach. We are being exposed to a possible 2nd and 3rd wave of Covid with little care for our health or well being. My question is what is the city council going to do to protect us and why is it taking so long for a thought out and reasonable response to be deployed by an affluent community? 177 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:31 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: City wide opening -----Original Message ----- From: Martha Kerstner <mkerstner@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 12:41 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: City wide opening [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am in support of opening businesses again on May 1. The death rate from corona virus is no different than the death rate from the flu and we don't close businesses during flu season! Mulvey, Jennifer From: KELLY KOHL <Kelly@kellykohl.com� Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 2:21 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: OPEN Newport Beach/CDM NOW!!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Afternoon: I am sure you are overwhelmed at this time. Speaking of time, it is TIME TO OPEN UP Newport Beach Parking, meters and BUSINESSES. ENOUGH 15 ENOUGH. WE SHELTERED. AND THE F A C T 5 do not justify ruining anymore families from financial hardship. YOU ALL ARE GETTING A PAYCHECK, IT IS TIME FOR OTHERS TO GET BACK TO WORK AND STOP THE INSANITY. Encourage those who are immune de€icient TO STAY IN THEIR HOUSES. HEALTHY PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE UNDER HOUSE AREST ANY FURTHER NOR SHAMED FOR GOING OUT TO FRESH AIR AND SUNSHINE. What I have learned in the last few months is that a majority of residents here in CDM are a bunch of whiny, entitled asses and TH15 15 NOT THE CDM I have grown up in since 1982. IT IS ern ba rrassi ng, people going around taking photos of people not wearing the OXGYEN DEPLETING GERM INFESTED MASK, tattling on their neighbors and publicly shaming others on NEXTDOOR APP. Stop the INSANITY, AND DO YOUR JOB FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN Newport Beach/CDM and PROTECT our VISITORS to our city from these lunatics who for some reason FEEL they own this city and its beaches, boardwalks and parks. Thank you, Kelly Kohl LIVE AND WORK IN Newport Beach/CDM Kelly Kohl, President, CEO Kelly Kohl & Associates, lnc, Woman Owned & Operated State License #880711 Corona Del Mar, California 92525 949 232 3929 direct 949 720 8358 fax Kelly@KellyKohl.Gom email Kell Kohl mac,com email KellyKohl.com website Kat Wakula, Executive Assistant Mulvey, Jennifer From: Pam McCullough rpam.mccullough437@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 10:19 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Open our city [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This is a perfect example of "The cure is worse than the disease". OPEN NEWPORT BEACH before the entire city goes bankrupt. Sent from my iPhone. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10.17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Special Meeting - 4/28/2024 From: Brian Morton <brian@reitzmorton.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 4:53 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Brian Morton <brian@reitzmorton.com> Subject: 5pecial Meeting - 4/28/2020 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D0 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi All l will keep this short and sweet. I live at 27 Castellina Dr, Newport Coast, CA with my wife and two children. I feel that it is time to open our city back up. Newport Beach has had zero COV ID deaths. Zero. We accomplished what we set out to do which was to "flatten the curve". 0 u r hospitals were not overrun and overwhelmed and they currently have capacity. The miIUons and likely billions of dollars of lost economic activity cannot be sustained. It is time to open back up. Thankyou! Brian R. Morton, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CDFA Principal Reitz & Morton 3151 Airway Avenue, Building R Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (ph)714/437-5500 fax 714/437-1294 bria_nP_rei.tzmorton . corn www.reitzmorton.com Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this electronic e-mail and any accompanying attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the intended recipient and may be confidential and/or privileged. If any reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, unauthorized use, disclosure or copying is strictly prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail, and delete the original message and all copies from your system. Thank you. 49 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Open Newport Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Kathleen Nielsen <kathleennielsen22@yah00.00m> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:44 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please open Newport Beach. I promise to wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart. Our livelihood depends on it! Thank you. Kathleen Nielsen ShoreCliffs Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Re -Open NB From: Annie 0 <annike25CaDyahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 7.:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <GtyCouncil@newportbeachca.Rov_> Subject: Re -Open NB [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, As a longtime Newport Beach resident, I am deeply concerned about the stripping of our freedoms through the closure of the boardwalks, city beaches, and other public areas. These decisions have been made without taking the majority opinion into effect. Walking the boardwalks and getting fresh air and exercise is part of the fabric of our lives here in Newport Beach. understand that we need to adhere to certain safety regiments at this time in order to keep safe, however I do believe the decisions to close our boardwalks, beaches, golf courses, and other public outdoor areas, have gone too far. Especially the controlling "movement" by Joy Brenner to OCCUPY the CURBS. What an antiquated and uneducated way to "fix" the problem... "Let's all park our cars in the streets and make life with difficult parking, even more difficult for our residents!" Not smart! The one-way process WAS working and being respected on Balboa Island. Now, due to the "illegal" closure of the boardwalks, the number of pedestrians walking and playing on the residential streets and in the alleys, is has become an outrageously dangerous and unnecessary situation! The streets and alleys are meant for CARS! NOT PEOPLE and CHILDREN! As for the people walking on the narrow sidewalks, these are even more narrow than the boardwalks, and have no "one-way direction". Lastly, we are set to have major, irreversible, economic ramifications the longer we delay the opening of our cities. strongly recommend that you start reopening our cities, while using certain safe -guards that make sense. The people of Newport Beach are smart folks and have some creative ideas, if they would be able to have their ideas heard. The decisions that have been made regarding certain closures are clearly NOT being made by city council members who are working FOR the people, but rather by one or two members of our city council, who are using their power to CONTROL the people! These decisions are clearly not considering the majority opinion! If you don't believe me, check out Nextdoor, where you can see what the majority has to say (if you care)! Most importantly, it is time to consider who we will be voting for in November! Thank goodness it is only a few months away! We need members of the city council and local governments who will work for the better of ALL the people in Newport Beach, the majority! Not just the few people who are catering to their fears/or are at risk. Remember, these people can always choose to stay home and enjoy Newport Beach from safety of their own homes. Re -Open Newport Beach Very sincerely, Concerned Newport Beach Resident Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Council Meeting 4-28-2020 Praisler From: thornas praisler<tpdemolitions@yahoo.corn> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:29 AM To: Hinckley, Keith <KHinckley@ne_wportbeachca.gov> Cc: Jacobs, Carol <ciacobs@newportbeachca.gov>; Lakhani, Anita <alakhani@nnewportbeachca.gov>; Maglinti, Avery <AMaglinti@newportbeachca.ga_v>; Martin, Micah <MMartin@newportbeachca.goy>; Summerhill, Yolanda <YSu m m ern i I I @ new po rtbea ch ca .gov> Subject: Re: Newport Beach Council Meeting 4-28-2020 Praisler [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom it may concern. Start off and say that I hope you are all truly safe and healthy. As a native of Orange County and now a local resident of Newport Beach, I started a small Business from scratch with 1 employee and grown it to numerous trucks and equipment and employ 19 men that all have families to provide for. I am a little frustrated by the actions of this removal. I have been on the franchise hauling list for quite some time now and have paid for the extra coverage of insurance and always reported my fees. My insurance broker said he has only seen this type of excessive coverage in railroad contracts, large government contracts at military bases or on large skyscraper jobs. NEVER for a small hauling company doing residential jobs. The cost per truckload in other cities is approx. $700. In Newport with this extra coverage is will be around $1500. Very hard to explain this to the residents and contractors who always want the best price and will go to a company that is cheaper, and not on this list.. It is basically screwing over your own residents. It is going to cost me approx. an extra $2,500 per month for this insurance. Not to mention all the collision avoidance systems I need to install. As a small business owner during these uncertain times it is causing great strain, sleepless nights trying to survive and pray that the economy can handle what is going on. I have had jobs tante! due to stock market reasons, kids at home and not wanting a house under construction, owners not wanting random workers in there homes, and all very understandable reasons. Furthermore„ why is this just for trash hauling trucks? Why not cement trucks, landscape trucks, roofing trucks and all the other trades? Does not make sense. I would hope during a time of Federal, State and local emergencies that the city would have more important issues to discuss at there meetings. Morally and ethically I hope that you reconsider the removal of my company at this time or consider delaying it. At least let my try to survive through these uncertain times to help me provide for my family and employess the best I can. To not be able to work in Newport Beach will put me out of business as we do a fair amount of work here, but not enough to constitute paying for ail this extra insurance. Thank you for the consideration. All the best, Tom Praisler Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Re -Open Now From: micah schiesel <micah.schiesel@gmaikcom> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2020 11:29 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Fwd: Re -Open Now [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We have beat all projections, hospitals are not over crowded, staying home indefinitely is not an option. Mope is not a pian, continue quarantine recommendations for those at risk, for all other's we need to get back to work. I received no governmental assistance and have taken a huge financial loss during this time. If the local economy isn't restarted the devastation of poverty will be much worse then the virus. Best regards, Micah "Strive not to be a success, but rather of value." Albert Einstein Best regards, Micah "Strive not to be a success, but rather of value," Albert Einstein Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:56 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Sandy Rempalski Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:55:26 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; infoC@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, Thank you for asking for feedback from the residents concerning the re -opening of the local business and potential closure of the beaches. I completely support helping our small business in town to open responsibly and as soon as possible-- as I know they are struggling to stay financially afloat. Many people in town have demonstrated social distancing and I have witnessed an increase in friendliness as a positive outcome to wearing masks around town—much more waving to each other! My support regarding the weekend beaches would be to potentially close the roadways leading to the beaches. This would allow for the residents who want to walk on the beach the ability to do so. I do have empathy far people who do not live here and have a weekend off work, and are desperate for a break from the heat & crowded living quarters. Thk small inconvenience will reduce the majority of visitors, but allow the most determined to get in± Given that it is only 6 days that you are looking at closing the beaches it would not be a terrible inconvenience & I also could see how this would be easier to enforce. Allow for only walking, swimming and surfing! Stay healthy! & thank you for requesting input. Sandy Rempalski 949 735 6590 87 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Will O'Neill ronei84newport@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:44 AM To: O'Neill, William Subject: Fwd: Open Newport Beach for Business Attachments: image001.gif [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is sate. ---------- Forwarded message ----- From: Glenn Woody <gdwoody@gmail.com? Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2020 at 1:44 PM Subject: Open Newport Beach for Business To: <brad@ nbdistrict2.com>, <dianebdixon mail.com>, <onei114new ort maiJ.com>, <duffy@duffyboats.com>, <iherdman@newoortbeachca.gov>, <Io new ortbeachca. ova, <kevinmmuldoon ahoo.com> Folks, As a Member of the Board of the Lincoln Club, I urge you to begin the process of opening the city for business with the usual requirements for general safety. We are on the downhill side of beating this virus. The economy. and the many who depend on it. have suffered enough. It is not an easy decision but in your hearts you Know it is time. Glenn D. Woody CFP Board Emeritus T"" 3445 Meadow Brook 55-365 Riviera Costa Mesa, CA 92626 La Quinta, CA 92253 724-653-8575 gdwoody@gmail.con7 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:58 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Reopen Balboa Island -----Original Message ----- From: Bob Cluck <BcIuck@CanterburyConsulting. corn > Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:46 PM To: Michael Skillman <mskillman@mac.com> Cc: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Reopen Balboa Island [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Great job. Sent from my Whone > On Apr 26, 2020, at 9:45 AM, Michael Skillman <rnskiilman@mac.corn> wrote: > EXTERNAL EMAIL; This email was sent from an external address. Use caution with links and attachments. > As a 30f year resident of Newport Beach, l appreciate the steps that the City Council has taken to keep our city as safe as practical during this time. However, I believe that the closure of the boardwalk around Balboa Island was a step too far and it's time to reopen. Keeping it one direction with social distance signs for a time would be a reasonable compromise. > To date, Orange County has fortunately been one of the "safest" counties per capita in the nation. At just under 2,000 confirmed cases, that's .06% of the population. Further, there are just under 40 fatalities in a county of over 3 million people. > Health experts have touted the benefits of walking for both physical and mental health. Please trust the residents of this city to act responsibly and reopen access to this city resource that so many of us take advantage of. The boardwalk around the island is a safe place and many of us would welcome the immediate reopening of the island. > Please don't let the vocal minority trample the rights of the majority. * Respectfully, * Mike Skillman * 2602 Circle Drive 82 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open NB -----Original Message ----- From: Peter Evans rpeteevans355@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:20 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open NB [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please reopen the Balboa Island boardwalk with the one way. Please start reopening the City and allow doctors, dentists, barbers, hairdressers and nail salons to reopen with distancing, reduced volume and PPE. All of these are essential to maintaining a healthy population. Thank you for leading during this very difficult time. 229 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:52 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: OPEN UP BALBOA ISLAND BAY FRONT WALKWAY!!! From: dbldesigns <dbldesigns@aol.corn> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2020 12:26 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: OPEN UP BALBOA 15LAN D BAY FRONT WALKWAY!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE listen to the Island residents!! We want our bay front walkway opened to one way traffic NOW! Having walkers, bicycles, dogs, & cars filling our side streets and alleyways is DANGEROUS! Especially for the senior citizens who live here!!! The 8ft wide walkway was designed for foot traffic! The one way direction was EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL!!! Why would you put us all in danger this way?? Whose idea was this?? Tragedy will happen if it remains closed.. for sure!! Then ... You will no doubt have a lawsuit on your hands!! All the residents I have spoken with want to have the bay front walkway opened to one way traffic again! Thank You! ! Donna Di Bari 710 S Bay Front Balboa Island Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; open up BBI and CDM -----Original Message ----- from: Barbara Kerry <bkerry@cox.net> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 3:54 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: open up BBI and CDM [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. FOr all of us responsible adults, please open up the walk way sidewalk at Balboa Island and On Ocean In Corona del Mar. Also please open the Goldenrod Bridge. Regarding BBI - one way walking works. Regarding CDM, we are responsible people, we can maintain distance between others but it helps to have more space to walk. By blocking off the sidewalks/grass we have to crowd into smaller space. Who thought this through? And the Goldenrod Bridge. I can't believe you reacted to the complaint of a 20 year old. Seriousty, we don't have to cross the bridge if there area lot of people on the bridge. We can choose to wait until people cross to then cross. Or, we can choose to cross if people are wearing masks. Regards, Barbara Kerry Corona del Mar resident and regular BBI walker. 63 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Balboa Island Boardwalk and Beaches From: Pope, John Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:02:36 PM (UTC -0$:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: 'Valerie Kruse' Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: RE: Balboa Island Boardwalk and Beaches Hi Valerie —Thanks for contacting the city on this. I'm copying the city clerk's office so your comments on the beach closure and Balboa Island can be added to the public record. As far as safety and the Grand Canal gate, I will forward your concerns to our public works department. Thanks again, John Pope Public Information Manager City of Newport Beach 949-644-3031 jpope@newportbeachca.gov ygv4 f ♦ l y. From: Valerie Kruse rvalerielkruse maiI.corn> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 11:56 AM To: Pope, John <JPope@newportbeachca.gova Subject: Balboa Island Boardwalk and Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. > Dear Mr. Pope, > I would like to express my support for the reopening of the Balboa island Boardwalk. I am a resident of Balboa Island and enjoy walking each day for physical exercise and mental health. The number of people walking the boardwalk prior to its closure had decreased dramatically. Those who were on the boardwalk were very considerate and respectful of one another. Those who are uncomfortable walking on the boardwalk can afways use the alleys and side streets as an alternate walking route. > I would also like to point out (in case you have not been made aware) that the temporary gate blocking the Grand Canal (at the south west corner of the Little Island Bridge) has been locked in place with wire. It would be impossible to open this gate quickly or easily without wire cutters. I am aware of (at leasttwo) elderly disabled persons who live on this block of the Grand Canal. If there were a fire at the back of their residences and their caregivers needed to evacuate them out of the front of their homes, they could become trapped. Not only does this seem like a huge safety issue, but a potential liability for the city as well (see photos below). Other temporary gates (such as the one located at the north east corner of the Little Island Bridge) have been secured with long zip ties - these also are not able to be easily or quickly removed without a cutting tool. > Lastly, I would like to state my opposition to the suggestion of closing the beaches for the next three weeks. California's citizens have sacrificed a great deal over the last six weeks. Residents and non-residents alike should be able to enjoy the sunshine, sea breezes and spiritual exhilaration that many experience at the beach. To impose further restrictions at this point will only create tension and frustration. > Thank you for your service to our beautiful city. > Respectfully, > Valerie Kruse > 221 E. Bay Front 3 Balboa Island, Ca 92662 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Urgent Concern From: marcvL@simolvsolvedinnovations.com ¢marcy@simplysolvedinnovations.comp sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:09 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil new o_rtbeachca.gov> Subject: Urgent Concern [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attarhmen[s unless you recognize the sender and knew the content is safe Hello City Council, I'm writing as a very concerned resident of Balboa Island. I'm sure you've heard countless complaints about the closure of the Boardwalk—far that I apologize as I'm sure it's very difficult to field the many differing opinions during these very difficult and unprecedented times. With that said, I think it's imperative that as Newport Beach's City Council you have a clear understanding of the dangerous impact this decision is having on our community. Yesterday alone, I witnessed two separate close calls with pedestrians and cars in the alley ways. The sidewalks and alleys are now packed with cars, bikes, pedestrians and construction vehicles—adding more fuel to the fire is the fact that many of our streets are extremely narrow and also one-way. In addition, because the alleys slope down toward the center, it's uncomfortable to walk so people are often opting to walk in the middle of the streets. The situation is beyond dangerous and is a liability waiting to happen. So much so, that construction crews are having to have a worker man the corners to ensure no pedestrians are hit. On a personal level, I have a special needs child who is no longer able to walk our neighborhood independently because it's become far too dangerous. This has been harmful to his physical and emotional well being. I'm certain the vast majority of Balboa Island residents will tell you that one-way Boardwalk was working beautifully --there is very little dissension regarding this. I'm happy to forward you the thread of countless comments on "Next Boor" supporting this fact. When the Boardwalk was open, there was minimal foot traffic and those who did use it were very respectful of the b foot rule, and most wore masks. I walked it multiple times a day and usually encountered only a handful of people ---ail walking one way and socially distant. Simple put, it was working beautifully. And though there was a small number of people who were uncomfortable using the Boardwalk, it's incomprehensible that they would think the current situation is better. And the fact is, if some are not comfortable using the Boardwalk, they have the option of walking the alleys. But to change something that was working so welt for the vast majority, to something that is inherently dangerous far our entire community is a mistake that I'm hopeful can be corrected before it's too late. I do realize that part of the decision was based around the need to keep tourists away. That was being accomplished very well with the "No public parking on the Island" signs along with the detour route coming down Jamboree. I strongly urge you to reconsider this decision and to open the Boardwalk to one-way traffic before someone is hurt, or God forbid, killed. Perhaps there's a happy medium and we can begin by opening it just during the week and continuing the closure on the weekends to keep tourists at bay. Thank you for your consideration and for all you do for Newport Beach. Best, Marcy McKenna 's a l t MARCY MCrYANIVA President & CEO Simply Solved Innovations, LLC. marmy�28in p snlvedinnovations.con? Phone 949.683.7617 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Michael Skillman <mskillman@mae.com> Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:46 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Reopen Balboa Island [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe As a 30+ year resident of Newport Beach, I appreciate the steps that the City Council has taken to keep our city as safe as practical during this time. However, I believe that the closure of the boardwalk around Balboa Island was a step too far and it's time to reopen. Keeping it one direction with social distance signs for a time would be a reasonable compromise. To date, Orange County has fortunately been one of the "safest" counties per capita in the nation. At just under 2,000 confirmed cases, that's .06% of the population. Further, there are just under 40 fatalities in a county of over 3 million people. Health experts have touted the benefits of walking for both physical and mental health. Please trust the residents of this city to act responsibly and reopen access to this city resource that so many of us take advantage of, The boardwalk around the island is a safe place and many of us would welcome the immediate reopening of the island, Please don't let the vocal minority trample the rights of the majority, Respectfully, Mice Skillman 2602 Circle Drive Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 202010:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Attachments: text O.txt From: +16264945966@tmomail.net <+16264945966@tmomail.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:34 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My family needs to be able to safely exercise by our home on Balboa Island. We tried walking the alleys and streets but so many of us are on the island because of needing to stay in our homes, that the closure makes the inland pathways crowded. I kept having to walk in the street to try and distance myself. I finally resorted to holding my breath when I was close to people. Please let us walk one way around the island after the end of this month. Thank you for listening, Gary, Bev, and Kristina Jordan T - .Mob1'.1 lu_ Ilu' .ii p ,;:i'> ;ir[ ,,, ,�:u I:� ;, vl, •i � fi I'i' � _, ,� :rp , 4 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: No Beach Closures! From: Matt Barlow rmobHematt@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:17 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: No Beach Closures! [EMRNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please consider the facts before you do this. Watch DR. Erickson on Youtube Press meetings and various other News Interviews. Dr. Erickson's Interview and Data Download for you to digest. -One Hourlong Matt Barlow 3419 Via Lido #370 Newport Beach, CA 92553 48 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:59 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Keep beaches open to Physical Activity -----Original Message ----- From: Scotty Steele <1axscottyl1@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:41 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open to Physical Activity [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please support outdoor exercise and activity. Keep the beaches open! Thank you, Scotty 27 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches open for Active Use -----Original Message ----- From: Austin Bishop <austinbish@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:40 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches open for Active Use [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I completely understand the reasoning behind potentially closing down the beaches. This past weekend the beaches were packed with people not from Newport Beach. They were seen not practicing social distancing while congregating on the sand. To protect the real citizens of Newport Beach who use the beach for exercise (jogging, surfing) please keep the beaches open only for active use. This will prevent people from getting too close together on the beaches and will allow the responsible citizens of Newport Beach to use our beautiful coastline for the right purposes. Stay local surf local! 28 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: beach access From: Stefan Jeremias <stefanieremias@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:07 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncif@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: beach access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Members of the Council, first I want to express my thanks for all you do, especially in this challenging time with so much uncertainty. I have been impressed with the City's position to keep the beaches open to date. I have lived her for 45 years and enjoy walking my dog with my family and going surfing with my son (we have been going only occasionally and always look for a zone with enough distancing potential). My son attends Newport Harbor High and this is one of the few activities we are still able to enjoy together, and I know this is true far many kids (and adults) in the area. With the nice weather I knew this weekend was going to be tough and personally did not go to the beach to limit impact (took a back bay walk). I realize the beach was overrun, but I don't think this should be a reason for closing access to the public. People are Iooking for some outdoor activity and spending a Iittle time watking in the sun, swimming or surfing are positive, healthy activities. This is also a step toward the long road of re -opening and supporting our local businesses. I do think we need proper guidelines, communication, and if necessary enforcement, and that we all need to support the efforts as a community. Pfease work to keep beaches open with manageable guidelines. I am willing to help in any way with community outreach (I am a member of the Newport Surf Council with 1000+ members and would be happy to help get word out on guidelines). Sincerely, Stefan Jeremias tel. 949 290 4973 29 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Thank You Newport Beach! -----Original Message ----- From: Janet Lee per rjanetleeper@hotmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Thank You Newport Beach! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Evening, I want to thank you again far all your efforts in keeping our beaches open. I completely understand the concerns because of all the visitors aver the past several days due to the warm heat. I can assure you that aur family is in full support of keeping our beaches open. Although, it is frustrating to have our streets crowded with cars and masses of people in this time, it truly seemed to me that most were social distancing and taking proper precautions to stay safe. Please don't let Governor Newsom's shaming of our city to influence your decision. Our county and city has worked hard to flatten the curve and ensure restrictions of the stay at home order. I believe other coastal areas should take your lead and open beaches for their residents and those close by if the mass gatherings is of such a concern. I know it wasn't perfect, but I would rather put up with it, rather than have our beloved beaches closed. Our walks, exercise, time we are able to spend as a family on the beach are our sanity in these days, They help us keep perspective, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, and to keep moving towards a better future. Thank you for your time and consideration and me and my family appreciate your willingness to fight to keep our beaches open. Best wishes tomorrow and prayers over your meeting tomorrow. Janet Leeper Newport Beach Resident (949)554-5618 Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2020, at 8:30 PM, Janet Lee per <janetleeper @hotmai!.com> wrote: > Good evening, > My name is Janet Lee per and I am long-time Newport Beach Resident and currently live in Newport Shores with my husband and 4 acids. We love this great City and truly want to affirm the job you all are doing in this difficult time. Particularly, thank you for continuing to keep the beaches open. I know there must be a lot of pressure to close them 24 but having access to the beach has been a saving grace for us and our 4 children and will become even more important as this situation goes on. I can assure you that we take every precaution with our family to social distance, touch nothing in public and sanitize when leaving or reentering our home. Having access to open space and the beauty of the beaches allows us to continue to maintain emotional, mental, and spiritual health for all six of us. As blessed as we are to live on the beach in Newport, I would almost imagine with the close proximity of all of our houses, the risk of community infection would be greater having limited space to walk and get some fresh air. Especially with children. > Please feel free to call or email me if I can be helpful in any way. > Thank you again for your hard work and please keep fighting to keep the beaches open. > Best wishes for health and safety, > Janet Leeper > (949)554-5618 > Sent from my iPhone W Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:13 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Chris Douglass <cdoug9@live.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:23 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It has been proven that most Americans can social distance and it should be encouraged to continue exercising and build immunity with sunshine and fresh air. Walking, jogging, swimming and surfing will prove to be extremely beneficial for those with mental health needs during isolation. Sincerely Chris Douglass 970-769-1389 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:13 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please allow active activities at the beach From: Andrew Shortt <andrew.shortt@compass.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:22 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please allow active activities at the beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I know the city of Newport Beach is considering shutting down their beaches. While I respect and appreciate your efforts I beg you to please allow surfing, bodyboarding, swimming and other active activities. I am a local resident and Surfing is a major part of my life. Right now it's the only thing keeping me going during these tough times. I am in totally agreement that hanging out and socializing on the beaches should be banned. I fully support that decision. Thank you for your consideration. Cheers, Andrew T. Shortt I Real Estate Advisor Mason I Taylor Associates BRE#o1993793 341 Bayside Drive Newport Beach, CA 9266o 76o.709.6870 I Masontaylorassociates.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: Ryan Stout <rstoutman@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. > City Council, > Please keep the beaches open for active recreation. The spirit of this community will be hurt without people being able to safely use the beaches for recreational and physical activity purposes like surfing, swimming and running. > Thank You , Ryan Stout 714-477-4504 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure From: Braga, Matt <matthew.braga@medtronic.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Council, I am writing regarding the potential beach closure in Newport Beach. I am in favor of keeping the beach open for active runners, walkers, swimmers and surfers and closing it to beach chairs, umbrellas, loitering and people in groups. I believe San Clemente adopted this model. I walk in the deep sand for physical therapy for my feet and would really miss this if I couldn't do it. Please take my recommendation into consideration. Thank you. [CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY NOTICE] Information transmitted by this email is proprietary to Medtronic and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is private, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please delete this mail from your records. To view this notice in other languages you can either select the following link or manually copy and paste the link into the address bar of a web browser: http://emaildisclaimer.medtronic.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Andrew <andrewwobbe@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:16 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep Newport beaches open for surfing. Also, don't close any beaches. If people on the peninsula are going to get sick, it won't be sunbathing. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:09 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: City Beaches From: Daniel Berney <Daniel.Berney@erm.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: City Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I hope this email finds you well during these crazy and fast changing times. This email serves as notification and as a formal request to keep the city beaches open for "Active Recreation" only during the weekends of May, 2020. It is my understanding that "Active Recreation" includes walking, jogging, swimming, and surfing only. To follow up, activities that are not considered "Active Recreation" and therefore should not be allowed, include picnicking, sunbathing, loitering, volleyball, and general group activities. Allowing "active recreation" only will enable residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle while preventing excessive overuse and abundant disrespect for social distancing. As an avid surfer, swimmer, and runner, living on 68th street in the Newport shores, I have seen summer crowds surge and swell with the seasons each year but I have never once thought I could not conduct active recreation safely. The unprecedented crowds Newport and Huntington beaches encountered this last weekend presented undue risk and harm to the local residents. Restricting the beach, shoreline, and water to "Active Recreation" only will help mitigate the harmful impacts of the spread of COVID-19, that we all face both individually, in our families, and as a beach community. Please consider an "Active Recreation" only declaration for the next few weekends. Thank you and Stay Well, Daniel Berney Project Scientist ERM 1920 Main Street, Suite 300 1 Irvine, California 192614 T +1 949-623-4665 1 M 310 498 4217 E daniel.berneyCo)-erm.com I W www.erm.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:09 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active Recreation Please -----Original Message ----- From: James Roberts <jameshrobertsii@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:11 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation Please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I hope y'all are staying happy and healthy during this trying time. Please keep the beaches open for surfing and running. With the gyms closed, many of us have no other options for exercise which is important for maintaining both mental and physical health. I appreciate y'all's time and dedication to keeping Newport Beach the best it can possibly be. Kind Regards, James H. Roberts II 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep the Beach Open to Surfers From: Chris Beech <beechenterp@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:10 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep the Beach Open to Surfers [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, my name Chris Beech. I'm a local business owner and resident. I'm sending this email to request that the beaches stay open for the locals to surf and other active recreation. Thank you. Chris Beech B. E. Cell: 949.520.0187 beechenterp.co 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches From: Josh Halafuka <jhalafukal080@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:08 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello city council. I have depression due to this virus and use the ocean and surfing to refresh and reset myself. Closing the beaches would be detrimental to my mental health. Please keep the beaches open. 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open - Active Recreation From: John Austin <neo1530@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open - Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom this may concern, I am a surfer in Newport beach where I surf, than continue practice social distancing at home. This is an Active Recreation that where I will be able to keep physically and mentally healthy. Thank you! - John Austin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures From: Mychael Clark <mbclarkre@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Mychael Clark, I am a born and raised Newport Beach resident. I believe the beaches of Newport should stay open for active recreation. This last weekend proved there should be restrictions on access to the beach. Large groups hanging out and people lounging on the beach does not promote social distancing and puts our residents at risk. But for people that want to utilize the beach for active recreation it should stay open. Parking is already limited, so the amount of surfers in the water or people exercising on the shoreline is limited. The beach should not be a place for people from surrounding areas to congregate. As that brings exposure into our city that otherwise wouldn't be present. I implore you to take the time to take the resident's of Newport into account. As a city we should stay strong together and proceed in a manor that makes sense and is prudent while not punishing residents that love where they live. Thank you for your time. - Mychael Clark (949)813-4781 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping our beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Caden Jardim <cadenjardiml3@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping our beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City of Newport Beach, Please keep our local beaches open to activities such as swimming, surfing, walking/running and other outdoor water sports. Do not allow sunbathing, picnicking, or loitering on our beaches. I believe this is safe and following the Covid-19 guidelines. Please do us a favor for the Residents of Newport Beach and keep our beaches open for certain activities. Sincerely, Caden Jardim 18 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't shut down the beach From: wesley Smith <wesleysmith256@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:04 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't shut down the beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Newport Beach city council, My name is Wesley and I'm a resident here of Newport Beach. I understand that it's in consideration to close the beaches for the first 3 weeks of May, I just want it understood that I am in strong opposition to this notion. As a physically active citizen who has strictly maintained this quarantine I find it offensive that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the ocean that I pay a premium to live by. As residents of Newport we shouldn't have to suffer because the beaches were crowded this weekend with residents from LA and SD. If nothing else you should vote to restrict beach access exclusively for physical exercise surfing, jogging, calisthenics, etc. and limit activity's like loitering and pick -nicking. So, I implore once again to NOT CLOSE THE BEACH to your citizens. Best regards, Wes 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:06 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Beaches:) From: matt@mattaIlen.com <matt@mattaIlen.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:02 PM To: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Open Beaches:) [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hey Will, I appreciate your reply to my email back in the beginning of April. I heard that the City Council is voting on beaches again. I know last weekend's crowds were probably a concern. I want to suggest that rather than closing beaches, that the city keep the water open but not allow people to congregate on the sand. San Diego and San Clemente opening their beaches should help keep surfers from traveling to Newport to surf and closing the sand should keep crowds down there. Please do not take the water away from us. Thank you, M att Sent from my iPhone On Apr 2, 2020, at 8:28 AM, O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> wrote: Thanks Matt. Rough estimate is that we were down 75-90% from a normal beach weekend last week. We have been highlighting the new guidance that has come out from the State (https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/947): • Stay home if you are sick. • Stay close to home when you get outdoors. This is not the time for a road trip to a destination park or beach. • Venture out only with people in your immediate household. • Walk around the neighborhood and enjoy neighborhood parks. • Always maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or more when recreating in the outdoors. If you cannot maintain physical distancing, leave the park. • Do not congregate in parks. 21 We're staying consistent with direction from the California Coastal Commission (https://documents.coastal.ca.gov/assets/banner/COVID19%2030611%20memo%203.24.2O.pd f). It says "recreational beach and coastal access also play important roles in maintaining mental and emotional health, especially during times of stress, public agencies and local governments should strongly consider maintaining access to such public spaces where recreational users are practicing safe social distancing." This is consistent with the Governor's FAQs that accompanied his Safer At Home order which said: "you may still go outside so long as you practice social distancing of six feet. Spending time outdoors can lead to a number of overall health and wellness benefits like lessening anxiety, boosting creativity and getting your vitamin D. If you decide to make a trip, remember to keep social distance." This is similar to the advice given by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https:Hafsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of- uncertainty/ Sadly there area number of news articles discussing the increases in calls to national suicide hotlines. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-an-era-of-guarantine- crisis-hotlines-face-growing-demand/2020/03/29/85021dd6-71bd-11ea-ad9b- 254ec99993bc story.html The City has been following health care agency orders and guidance from the State and County and will continue to do so. To date, neither the State nor the Orange County Health Agency has given additional instructions for Newport Beach to do that we are not already doing. We are in this together and we will get through this together! Reach out anytime. Will Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach On 4/1/20, 8:05 PM, "matt@mattallen.com" <matt@mattallen.com> wrote: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello! Just wanted to thank you for keeping the beaches open! Seems like closing parking lots has really helped to keep crowds down. There's a lot of beach out there so we surfer's are able to keep our distance. I surfed yesterday and had a peak all to my self. Surfing is a huge part of my physical and mental health. Thanks again for helping me to stay healthy. All my best, Matt Sent from my iPhone 22 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Support Local Business & Beach Closures From: kelly balboawatersports.com Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:32:44 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: Support Local Business & Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Council Members - I want to first express my appreciation for the formation of the Ad -Hoc Committee and say I was thrilled to see the selections by Mayor O'Neill of Council Member Dixon and Council Member Muldoon. All three of you have shown reasonable positions over the last few months and have not succumbed to the hysteria that has infected Newport Beach. Balboa Village merchants have spent the last few weeks discussing, planning, and sharing how we will safely reopen. I am currently working on a plan I hope to share with you all in the next few days. Many of our restaurants that are open have already made fast changes to accommodate social distancing and keep their customers and staff safe. It is our position that the majority of our businesses can successfully open very soon and keep people safe. We will be limiting retail capacity and implementing many new procedures that will minimize exposure. I am happy to share more info and reach out to all merchant in Balboa Village. I do hope that you and the city can get behind us and encourage residents to do the same. I must also express my dissatisfaction when I got notice about the potential beach closure, this action would in fact be a huge step backwards. While I do respect and completely understand the frustration we experienced this weekend I know that more closures will not fix our current problems and I strongly believe will further aggravate the entire situation. My husband and I are not only business owners in Balboa Village, but homeowners, so we know as best as anyone what is going on down here. Yes, we had a lot of beach goers on Saturday, but the lot was not even half full. If there was no Covid it would have been completely full with a line of people waiting considering the weather. I was actually thrilled it was open because we speculated if it had stayed closed we would have just created traffic and inpatient drivers similar to what it looked like Corona Del Mar dealt with. The closure of the boardwalk has actually just resulted in bike traffic on the Boulevard and Bay Ave. It is terrifying to watch, it has actually become our afternoon entertainment as we can watch it all of our upstairs front porch, it kind of takes me back to my younger days of 4th of July craziness. People are riding up and down the streets with open containers and not a care in the world. I am actually shocked no one has been hit by a car, but then who knows maybe they have. I would like to ask all of you if you think the current closures that have been created are working? • We see City workers fixing the boardwalk closures daily because they get knocked down. • The Balboa Pier lot has different cars in it every night because people just drive in thru the exit when no one is there. ■ There are constantly people out in front of the Wedge because they just climb over the temporary orange fencing. • 1 have seen at least half a dozen weekly rentals turn over in less than 30 days. • We have what I now call "bike gangs" of local groms racing up and down the streets with their electric bikes and su rf boa rds. ■ The photos I see of Corona Dei Mar are actually worse. So if the closures that have already been put in place are not working, what on earth makes anyone think more will help? • Can our police department even enforce beach closures? We can't even keep Surreys off the boardwalk in normal times. • How much is this going to cost us? And where will that money come from? • Will you be opening up the city to lawsuits? Do we really want to upset the Coastal Commission at time other beaches are opening back up? 4n Sunday afternoon we took to the harbor on our buffy. I do not know if I have ever seen so many people just sitting on their docked boat. Everyone was also so happy and waving, it was like the fresh air of normalcy made them giddy unlike all the masked scared people I encounter at the grocery store. Everyone was being responsible and no different than sitting in their house, but it is an example that people need out of their house and I do not think that more closures will change that. I am guessing as weekends go on even more people are going to get fed up with staying home and get out. Our beaches have so many access points that closing them just doesn't even seem feasible. I honestly believe anyone who says it is clearly has never spent much time down here or doesn't understand human behavior. In closing I do not need to again say that small business needs to get back to work. I imagine everyone knows my position about what needs to happen with small business. If we force them to continue their closures and you further block out the customers you will put them out of business permanently. There is no reason that many of our businesses cannot open responsibly and promote socia{ distancing. I can also appreciate people's position Chat profits should not be put before human life, but we have all complied with the stay at home order for 5 weeks and the numbers and devastation we were warned against have not come to materialize. I can promise you though that if we cannot open our economy back up in Newport Beach you wi{I destroy many lives because they will lose their business. Most in Balboa village have been around for decades and have invested all they have in these businesses. We are being asked to pay full rent by property owners and getting no relief from our government that is forcing us to shut down. Our businesses are currently going in debt, so we are being forced to spend our personal savings to hopefully stay afloat till we can open, but when will that be? We are seasonal tourism businesses, most of us only turn a profit about half the year and that time is now, so our timeline to make up aur losses are very short. We will be left with no business, lease obligations we can't meet, and inventor or assets that we must just Iiquidate. Then how will we pay far our homes, food, and health insurance? I truly hope all of you can make responsible, thoughtful, and quick decisions to bring Newport Beach out of this strong. I am sure most of you are as stressed as myself and my fellow merchants and I do hope we can all work together an good solutions. Sincerely, Kelly Carlson Balboa Peninsula Resident Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Klm Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Matter of concern: COVID-19 proposed beach closures From: P. Matheis <pmatheis@Iive.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:02 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Matter of concern: COVID-19 proposed beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. TO: Newport Beach City Counci 1 FROM: Paul Matheis SUBJECT: Proposed closures of city beaches It is my understanding that the City Council of Newport Beach will consider the closure of the City beaches and Corona Del Mar State beach at the April 28, 2020 Council Meeting. As a long time property owner and current member -at -large of a homeowners association in Newport Beach I am wondering how this can be carried out without violating our liberty rights as specified in the Cal. Constitution? Since 1979, the. California Constitution has provided intrinsic and unalienable rights and liberties to its citizens. Chief among those rights and liberties are those found in Article 1 of the Cali fornia Constitution. Article 1, Sections 1 of the California Constitution provides, in pertinent part: All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights. Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy. At the turn of the (last) century, California courts found that Public Health Officials could not quarantine 12 blocks of San Francisco Chinatown because of nine (9) deaths due to bubonic plague. See deiv Ho v. Williamson, 103 F. 10 (C.C. Cal. 1900), and Wong Wai v. Williamson, 103 F. 1 12 (C.C. Cal. 1900). The court found it "purely arbitrary. unreasonable, unwarranted, wrongful, and oppressive interference with the personal liberty of complainant" who had "never had or contracted said bubonic plague: that he has never been at any time exposed to the danger of contracting it, and has never been in any locality where said bubonic plague, or any germs of bacteria thereof, has or have existed". Jew Ho, 103 F. 10 (C.C. Cal. 1900). California courts have found that "a mere suspicion [of a contagious disease], unsupported by facts giving rise to reasonable or probable cause, wiII afford no justification at all for depriving persons of their liberty and subjecting them to virtual imprisonment under a purported order of quarantine." Ex parte Arta, 52 Cal. App. 380, 383 (192 1 ) (emphasis added). In Jew Ho v. Williamson, 103 F. 10 (C.C. Cal. 1900), and Wong Wai v. Williamson, 103 F. I (CC Cal. 1900), the California courts found that there were more than 15,000 people living in the twelve blocks of San Francisco Chinatown who were to be quarantined. The courts found it unreasonable to shut down the ability of over 15,000 people to make a living because of nine deaths. This was one death for every 1,666 inhabitants of Chinatown. Requiring beaches to be closed to California residents, despite other compliance measures being taken to satisfy the public health interests at stake, violates their California Constitutional liberty rights. In addition, the city has indicated it may block certain streets in the city. The right to travel is a part of the liberty of which the citizen cannot be deprived without the due process of law under the Fifth Amendment." Kent v. Dulles, 357 U.S. 116, 127 (1958). Blocking city streets would interfere with Cal. residents' right to travel, without due process of law. Courts have found that "[f]reedom of movement is kin to the right of assembly and to the right of association. These rights may not be abridged. Aptheker v. Secretary of'State, 378 U.S. 500, 524 (1964). The Supreme Court has found that this right to travel includes in state, intra state, or foreign travel. See e.g. Kent v. Dulles, 357 U.S. at 126 "Freedom of movement across frontiers in either direction, and inside frontiers as well, was a part of our heritage." When a government practice restricts fundamental rights like the right to travel, it is subject to "strict scrutiny" and can be justified only if it furthers a compelling government purpose, and, even then, only if no less restrictive alternative is available. See, e.g. Memorial Hospital v. Maricopa County, 415 U.S. 250, 257-258 (1974); Dunn v. Blumstein, 405 U.S. 334, 339-34I (1972); Shapiro v. Thompson, 394 U.S. 618, 89 (1969), Maher v. Roe, 432 U.S. 464, 488 (1977). There are certainly less restrictive means available: like opening the parking lots so people who want to visit the beach may do so. Then. the residential streets wouldn't be impacted by beach goers' parking. Furthennore, lifeguards and police could monitor the activity on the beach to make sure unrelated persons were respecting others' social distancing desires. It is a fact that the coronavirus will not be eradicated simply by hiding in homes and locking down public places. Until a vaccine is found, it is an untenable proposition to keep beaches closed. Furthermore, restricting persons now may only delay the inevitable. The initial lockdown was to allow the medical system to be able to get ahead of the curve. It was not to keep persons locked down until the disease disappeared. It is also a fact that sunlight kills the virus in less than a minute, 13 and heat and humidity also help to kill it. The beach is a good place to be in terms of being in a healthy environment in light of the virus. People can be respected to be responsible in keeping their social distance. Frankly, beyond the initial public health concern for the medical system being able to handle the onslaught of cases (which they have done, admirably), there is no reason to further have lockdown provisions in place. Tailored measures can be taken to protect vulnerable populations. Thank you for the opportunity to ask about this important matter. Sincerely, Paul Matheis 14 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: NO to beach closures! From: Miguel Vasquez <mi uel anchor ointdev.corn> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 7;03 PM To: "ddixon@newportbeachca.gov" <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>, "bavery@newportbeachca.gov" rbavery@newportbeachca.90 >, "dduffield@newportbeachca.goy" <dduffield new ortbeachca. ova, "kmuldoon a newportbeachca.gov" <krnuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>, "iherdman@newportbeachca.gov" <'herdman@newportbeachca.gov>, "ioy@ne_wportbeachca.gov" <'o newpo_r_tbeachca,gov3, T "woneill new ortbeachca. ov" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: "citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov" <cit council new ortbeachca. ova Subject: NO to beach closures! Dear Mayor & Councilmembers, I live at 307 33r6 street on the peninsula and my office is in Newport beach as well. I would like to address the issue for consideration at tomorrow's special meeting to consider beach and/or road closures to the beach. My family and I have lived/owned properties in NPB since the mid -90's and the ocean and our beaches is the primary reason. I've also surfed & boated here all my Iife (since the 80's). this is home. Taking away our beach, far either passive or active enjoyment, would be a most draconian response to the current epidemic. Yes something should be done to discourage the masses from attempting to come and gather while the State's stay at home order is in effect, but NOT at the expense of your residents/owners, we should not shoulder that burden. My wife, (a Hoag ER Nurse) and my two little bays (7 and 3), have adhered to all the State/CDC/Health dept orders for social distancing. I've waited until after Sam so all the seniors can go shop at Pavilions before I went to get groceries for the family. We are and continue to do our part in managing the current crisis. As you can imagine, our house on 33 d is small, the beach is our primary outlet DAILY. After online schooling w/ our Newport El teacher, the boys are bouncing off the walls. I am lucky to still have work so the weekends are my days to take the boys, give mom a break and we head to the beach. With the local playgrounds/tot lots closed off and the larger open green areas closed off, there is nowhere for my boys to run around... There is only so many times we can bike around Lido island, only so many Duffy cruises we can do before the boys AND Mom & Dad go nuts... the beach is our outlet, daily!! Close off the roadways you need to far the beach. Close off Seashore like you do for the 4" - Close off Bafboa 3lvd like you do for the 4t". Set more traffic billboards coming off the 55 fwy indicating commuters to Stay At Home. Take the dollars you spend for the cops you have cruising the beach (Not writing tickets) and spend it on placing police at the access point to Seashore confirming resident access only. Our local businesses will still get customers, it will be by the locals and anyone who can bike in, which is the community you should be most {protective of!l Just don't close our beaches. Sincerely, Migue! Vasquez Miguel Vasquez ANCHOR POINT DEVELOPMENT 1585 Monrovia Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92563 714.914.9514 cell m iguel(n) a n r.lio rpo i n t rlev.cn m Muh►e , Jennifer Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Bob & Elaine Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:03:28 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Fwd: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the City Leaders of Newport Beach. We are Newport Beach residents for almost 50 years and completely concur with Julie 5herwin's message to you. Thank you for taking serious consideration of her comments. Warm regards, Bob and Elaine Hogue -------- Forwarded message From: Julie Sherwin <JulieSherwin@msn.com> Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 3:58 PM Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery To: Corona del Mar Residents Assn <Info cdmra.or >, cit_ycle_rk_@newportbeac_h_ca.gov <cit clerk new ortbeachca, ova <ci clerk new ortbeachca. ❑v> Hello from Julie Sherwin — Corona dei Mar resident for almost 22 years. Thank you for considering your constituent's opinions regarding our current challenges. First, the reason we have a "shelter in place" is "to flatten the curve" so aur healthcare system can handle "the surge". I am very pleased that we have accomplished this important goal. Second, I believe our next goal and of the same importance is to now implement a "back to business policy" (with safety measures, of course) in order to "flatten the curve "of: • A surging Unemployment Curve that needs people WHO ARE ABLE to work, to go back to work • Devastating revenue losses, furloughs/layoffs to healthcare providers and hospitals due to drastic decreases in wellness care and surgeries • Psychological and Financial ruin of many families • Escalating alcohol, drug abuse and child abuse • And a recession / depression looming if we do not act swiftly I also feel since children have shown to be very resilient to COVI❑-19, K-12 school districts should be planning to open classes in Fall with the following considerations: Health and safety protocol for teachers and children: ie: masks, hand sanitizer locations , sports limitations and classroom layouts Teachers: To protect high risk teachers who are over 60 or have underlying health conditions, they should continue with a shelter in place. Other teachers with proper safety should be able to resume classes with new protocol. It will be too difficult for 1000's of families to home school their children and work to provide food, shelter and clothing for their families as well Thirdly, I feel we should open up tennis courts, trails, parks, playgrounds with social distancing in place and masks if you could get closer than 6 ft. to others This will help our beaches not be so impacted as many across our county and city are closed Suggestion: require a purchased ticket on line either by lottery or on line. Similar to the lottery ticket system for Half Dome or our National Park camp sites ... You have to purchase a Newport beach ticket to go to the beach and park there —just a thought.... The COVID-19 virus as well as other viruses, will unfortunately take lives just as the flu does every year. Our economy, as robust as it was, cannot withstand waiting for a cure that won't be available for a year at best. We are at a crossroads.... we need to start living again. Thank you for your consideration and stay well! Julie Sherwin iuliesherwin@msn.com Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Julie Sherwin Sent: Monday, April 27, 2024 4:07:45 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (U5 & Canada) To: Corona del Mar Residents Assn; City Clerk's Office Subject: RE: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. One additional comment..... Newport Beach residents would have unconditional access to our city beaches. Julie Sherwin uliesherwin@msn.com Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Hello from Julie Sherwin -- Corona del Mar resident for almost 22 years. Thank you for considering your constituent's opinions regarding our current challenges. First, the reason we have a "shelter in place" is "to flatten the curve" so our healthcare system can handle "the surge". I am very pleased that we have accomplished this important goal. Second, i believe our next goal and of the same importance is to now implement a "back to business policy" (with safety measures, of course) in order to "flatten the curve "of: • A surging Unemployment Curve that needs people WHO ARE ABLE to work, to go back to work ■ Devastating revenue losses, furloughs/layoffs to healthcare providers and hospitals due to drastic decreases in wellness care and surgeries ■ Psychological and Financial ruin of many families ■ Escalating alcohol, drug abuse and child abuse • And a recession / depression looming if we do not act swiftly I also feel since children have shown to be very resilient to COVID-19, K-12 school districts should be planning to open classes in Fall with the following considerations: • Health and safety protocol for teachers and children: ie: masks, hand sanitizer locations, sports limitations and classroom layouts • Teachers: To protect high risk teachers who are over 60 or have underlying health conditions, they should continue with a shelter in place. Other teachers with proper safety should be able to resume classes with new protocol. • It will be too difficult for 1000's of families to home school their children and work to provide food, shelter and clothing for their families as well Thirdly, I feel we should open up tennis courts, trails, parks, playgrounds with social distancing in place and masks if you could get closer than 6 ft. to others • This will help our beaches not be so impacted as many across our county and city are closed Suggestion: require a purchased ticket on line either by lottery or on line. Similar to the lottery ticket system for Half Dome or our National Park camp sites ... You have to purchase a Newport beach ticket to go to the beach and park there —just a thought.... The COVID-19 virus as well as other viruses, will unfortunately take lives just as the flu does every year. Our economy, as robust as it was, cannot withstand waiting for a cure that won't be available for a year at best. We are at a crossroads.... we need to start living again. Thank you for your consideration and stay well! Julie Sherwin iuliesherwin@msn.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach's should remain open -----Original Message ----- From: M Johnson <cosantoir7@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 7:57 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov5 Subject: Beach's should remain open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Closing the beaches is not the way to stop the spread of Covid-19. The beach can act as an emotional support system during these times. Many people use the ocean to relieve stress and relax especially during these crazy times. A way to keep the beaches open and stop the spread of Covid-19 would be to only allow active recreation. This allows people to jog, surf, or swim. No sunbathing, loitering, or picnicking would be allowed. With this implemented people can stay six feet apart and still enjoy the beaches. Liam Johnson Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Joshua Donaldson <therealdonhead1@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:56 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure (EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I am writing this to urge you to consider keeping beaches open in lieu of closures this coming May. I completely understand the impetus to bring forth such a measure given the number of people flocking to the beaches with the run of warm weather we have had recently. However I feel that complete closures block individuals from being able to enjoy a run on the sand or being able to surf. For many people this is their only escape and allows them their only opportunity to exercise away from home near nature. I hope that you consider passive measures that allow people to still enjoy all the beach has to offer while still maintaining social distancing. Best- Joshua Donaldson Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8.27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active Recreation -----Original Message ----- From: Alex Dalpe <atdalpe77@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Council, As a member of the community for over 14 years, I ask that the beach remains open for active recreation such as "walking, jogging, swimming, and surfing" so that all the members of the community can utilize our own backyard. It is imperative for this city to stay strong through this time but also make wise decisions on who and what is allowed at our beaches. Sincerely, Alex Dalpe Sent from my iPhone Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:26 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep the Beach OPEN -----Original Message ----- From: Rodica lova <rodicaiovatrn@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep the Beach OPEN [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Afternoon, My name is Rodica lova and I live on the Peninsula in Newport Beach. My family and I ask you to please, keep the beach OPEN and open the city's parks, kids areas, community centers and all the common areas. Let our businesses open, the malls, cinemas and stores and go back to live aur lives. While many doctors report the numbers of covid sick people and deaths going from low to lower, more voices from hospitals everyday share their concerns about the official reported numbers being inflated for federal financial gain.The time is coming when rigorous investigations will find and share the truth. Madams and gentlemen, we need your help now. Please, let us sit in the sun at the beach and fight the depression that is a real danger for marry NB citizens. People didn't die from the virus only. A friend of somebody l know, a small business owner not in our city, killed himself last week from desperation that his businesses would go under. Please, don't take from us the joy of walking on the beach, surfing and sitting on the sand. We here on the peninsula chose to deal everyday with the traffic, parking, crowds and the tourists' parties because we love this piece of heaven by the ocean. We are sure you can find viable solutions for helping everyone to keeping a clean environment, while we have the beach OPEN. Thank you for being for us, not against us. Our regards, Rodica lova and Family Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: zane ketterer <zketterer@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:50 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, Please keep Newport open for active recreation. Surfing is a big part of Newport Beach and should be available to surfers that live there and are part of the surf community. Thank you, Zane Ketterer Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8;19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Our Beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: rkusicki@gmail,com <rkusicki@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:50 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Our Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, As an Orange County resident, I'm urging you to please keep Newport Beach open at its current state. Beach access is critical to coastal lovers and it's our right as Americans to have access to our beaches. Thank you, Robert Kusicki Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Kevin Yoches <kevinyoches@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:49 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Evening, I am writing to express my support of following San Diego's current example of keeping beaches open but only for active recreation. This will allow for locals and others alike to enjoy recreation at the beach or in the ocean while limiting the gatherings ON the beach that we saw this past weekend. Please consider this option as you go into the voting phase and know that allowing recreation would be a good option and might best represent the desires of the community. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW. Re Consideration for Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: David <bechok@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:15 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re Consideration for Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe_ Dear council members. I am a 55 -year-old resident in Newport Beach who has lived here since 1992. I saw on the news this morning that you were considering a proposal to shut down the beach apparently as a result of pressure from state officials. I do a short run on the beach daily as running on sand is easier on joints and this daily regimen has been a critical part of maintaining my health and wellness. My hope would be that at a minimum we could at least allow what is being done in Ventura county which has opened their beaches to local residents who maintain social distancing and are in motion while out on the sand. I'm not aware that this has drawn any ire from those that have recently criticized us so again would ask that this be strongly considered as an alternative to a complete closure. Thank you for your consideration. Dave Bechok 949-903-0479 bechok@yahoo.com 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Petition for Active Beach Recreation From: Devyn Sisson <devynbisson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:46 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Petition for Active Beach Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, As a local who has lived here for my entire life and served as a lifeguard in the city of Huntington Beach, I believe the beaches should be open at all times, BUT not for sunbathing, loitering, or hanging out. Only for active recreation, running, jogging, swimming, surfing. The lack of social distancing was out of control over the weekend, would not have been if you couldn't just "hang out." Peace, Devyn Devyn Bisson https://devyn.onuniverse.coml Director • the Wave 1 Ride Lighthouse Molyms, Sikh Formaggro. Lecturer • Chapman University, Documentary Production 3451545 714.321.7611 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Andrew Alvarez <andrewpaIva rez1867@gmaiLcom> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:44 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open IEXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, Please keep Newport's beaches open at the minimum for exercise including surfing. Surfing plays a vital component in keeping me mentally and physically healthy as well as many others in the community. Best regards Sent from my iPhone 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Recreation Please From: Mattson Smith rmattsonsmith12@gmaH.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 20207:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Recreation Please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Surfers and people looking to get activity at the beach hope you open for recreational use. Please vote no on the 3 week extension 15 Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: From: Clark Swanson <5wanson684@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: [EMRNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, my name is Clark Swanson I've surfed in newport all my life. Please don't close the beach in newport. Just do what Hawaii has done. Only swimming activities no sunbathing! 16 Mulvey, Jennifer Frorn: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Against Beach Cfosure From: Adam Swanson radamjswanson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:42 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Against Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I understand the city counsel is meeting tomorrow to consider shutting down the beaches for the weekends in May. I am strongly opposed to this measure and would advise to please continue with path of least restrictive measures, opting instead to put decision making in the hands of citizens. This is not a black in white situation, there are opinions on both sides of the issue that are backed by the theoretical science. Thank you. Adam Swanson, MS, LMFT 1901 Newport Blvd. Suite 350 Costa Mesa CA 92627 949.302.8443 Please note that the information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure under the law. including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient. or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and may subject you to criminal or civil penalties. If you have received this communication in error. please notify the sender by replying to the message and delete the material from any computer 18 Mulvey, Jennifer Frorrr Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:05 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Allow "active recreation" -----Original Message ----- From: Aaron James cajamesajames@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:41 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Allow "active recreation" [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear city council officials: I understand you are considering closing the beaches on coming weekends. As a life long surfer dependent upon having some surfing beaches open for my basic sanity, I greatly appreciate both your restraint thus far and your evident willingness to take measured steps to fend off warm weather crowding. I would like to submit, however, that restricting beach activity to "active recreation" will do a better job, over time, of teaching the public to use the beach in a way that is consistent with needed social distancing measures. We will likely need such measures for a long time, well after the larger economy "opens" further. The coming weekends are a good opportunity to institute new practices that can last for the longer haul, preserving our safety and our sanity all at once. Thank you for considering my view, Aaron James Irvine CA Sent from my Pad r��: Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:05 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: John Lucareili ducarelliphoto@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:41 PM To: Dept - City CouncileCityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open for active recreation. We live in the city and my fami#y uses the beaches daily for exercise. Thanks John Lucarelli www.LucarelliPhoto.com 21 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:05 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: PLEASE KEEP THF BEACHES OPEN From: Bradley Meer rbmeer6179@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:39 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: PLEASE KEEP THE BEACHES OPEN [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe_ i am a lifelong resident of Newport Beach and am imploring you to please keep our beaches open. There has to be a way to keep non residents out and let the city's residents continue to enjoy this physical and mental health benefit of your council's foresight in keeping our beaches open. This is the Flu, the science is proving that with every passing day. If people are scared or immune compromised, they can stay home. Let the rest of the healthy and non fear based residents live their lives with some semblance of freedom, us Don't give into social media and the media's pressure to close them. Governor Newsom's northern CA {iberal/socialist ideology doesn't apply down here. PLEASE WATCH? 11 https7//Youtu.be/UaTYYk3HxOc Thank you for your consideration, Bradley Meer 40 year Newport Beach Resident Sent from my iPhone 22 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active recreation beach weekend request From: camlyn morrison <camlynmorrison@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:38 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active recreation beach weekend request [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am a resident of Newport Beach and live on the sand at 34th street. In reference to the city council meeting I am aware is being held on Tuesday, April 28th, I am writing to request that the beaches stay open for active recreation only in lieu of enforcing full closures for the following reasons: I. I have an 11 year old dog and no yard. We go out for a walk 4x a day on the sand for him to go to the bathroom. The nearest alternative is a 5 block walk which is a burden on him already once a day while the beach is closed for dogs, and I worry all weekend would be too much. 2. I, along with my neighbors and family, run an the sand and surf for mental and physical well being while practicing social distancing. i worry that if the sand is closed, everyone will resort to running on the asphalt alongside cars where it is not as safe due to cars and proximity to each other. I cannot imagine the stress and workload every council member is going through during this unconventional time and truly appreciate your efforts in keeping our beaches open to this point and active role in keeping Newport Beach residents sane and safe! I hope my consideration helps tomorrow's decision. Perhaps even only keeping the beach open for active recreation before 11 am and after 4 pm or some sort of adjusted schedule would be appropriate (: Thank you, Camlyn Morrison (678)267-5453 camlynmorrlson@gmail.com 23 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Aidan Hanson <Ivaidan@cox.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:37 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, Please please please please please don't close the beaches for surfing for me and many others it is the way we deal with mental illness and without it so much pain will come. In true reality it isn't the surfers that are doing anything wrong but the people on the beach. I believe that people should not be allowed to sit on the beach at all and that it should be strictly enforced that just like in San Diego's new plan there is no stopping meaning only bikes, runners, and surfers allowed... Just my thoughts Aidan Hanson Sent from my iPhone 21 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Beach Shut Down From: Hayden Rhone rhaydenrhone@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:37 PM To: dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Shut Down [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, As a local resident, I want to ask that you consider allowing watersport activities during the beach shut down. In these troubling times, our mental health is collectively deteriorating every day and one of the few things that has helped me stay healthy and optimistic has been surfing. Please don't take away our ocean, we have already given up so much. Thank you, Hayden Rhone 25 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:03 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active Recreatiom -----Original Message ----- From: Barrett Thornton <barrettthornton1@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:37 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City council I In your vote tomorrow, please strongly consider leaving our beaches open to active recreation. I completely agree with shutting down the components of the beach that prevent social distancing, but as a 47th street resident I implore you to find a middle ground to allow us to take a walk, jump in for a surf session, and safely enjoy our beaches. Thank you! Barrett Thornton 26 Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:03 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Liberty and Justice for All -----Original Message ----- From: Matthew Weier rmatthew.weier88@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:31 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Liberty and Justice for All (EXTERNAL EMAILI DO NOT COCK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am writing this email to urge you to do the right thing and allow the beaches to be opened for activities. Surfing specifically is about as safe an activity as one can do during these times. Surfing is an individual activity and those of you who understand the sport realize it is very unlikely you'll be within the arbitrary Eft recommendation that has been established. Please take this concern seriously and understand that we are a country founded on freedom. We did not elect you to be our parents. Americans and their families are capable of deciding what is worth the risk to their own health. My body my choice. Sincerely, Matt Weier Sent from my iPhone 27 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:03 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Beach/Path Access -----Original Message ---- From: Eric <etheofanis@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:28 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach/Path Access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments uniess you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To City Council, Strongly suggest that you keep the beaches & bike paths open to running, jogging, cycling, surfing and any other water activities. {The actual sand areas should be closed to Congregating and picnicking} These are open -space activities where social distancing guidelines can be practiced and enforced. People need a healthy release from quarantine, and these activities can provide that. Unreasonable restrictions will only spur upheaval and disobedience. Eric 28 Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:03 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active Recreation -----Original Message ----- From: Shane Uzelac <shaneuzeIacl@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi there, my name is Shane Uzelac. I am from the Costa Mesa area off of West 18th Street in Costa Mesa. Since I was young I have tried to surf in Newport as part of my daily routine. I think it would be unfair to compietely close the beaches to everyone because of the acts of those who decide not to follow social distancing. i think it would be best to close the beaches to sunbathing and hanging out and only allow people surfing, swimming, and water activities only as everyone surfing is pretty much always 6 feet apart. Thank You, Shane Uzelac 29 Muive , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:02 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Request From: riese lenders <lendersriese@grnail.corru Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Request [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Evening, I have heard the unfortunate trews, the City of Newport Beach is contemplating beach closure during the first three weekends of May. I am requesting that you would keep the beaches open to active recreation (walking, jogging, swimming and surfing) to allow my family and I the pleasure of getting our daily exercise. Personally, I believe the water and beach are not Susceptible to the COVID-19 due to sun radiation. Having ability to walk along the beach will also allow families to apply social distancing, greater than walking on side walks in the city. I feel that if a beach closure occurs the streets as well as side walks, will be more vulnerable to the COV ID -19 virus compared to sand and water. Whatever, the option is I know the City of Newport Beach will make the right decision. Thank you for your consideration and time reading this email. Much appreciated, Riese Lenders 30 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Newport Open From: james ferrelI <jamesferreIIphoto @gmai1.corn > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:26 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Newport Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. As part of the surf community in Newport Beach, I believe it should be kept open. We should be given the rights to safe distanced recreation of being in the water and surfing, just like anyone else that bikes or walks on the street should. This is our right to the ocean and to be able to enjoy it freely) 31 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures From: Clint Juan <clintjuan@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:26 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures IEXrERNAL EMAIL] QD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it ma concern, Please do not close Newport Beach. Pleas keep it open to exercise only such as surfing, swimming, running and biking. Close the beaches to hanging out and lounging on the beach. This is what San Diego County is doing. It's a get in and get out situation. Thanks, Clint 32 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Surfing From: Joel Young <joelyoung2000@gmai1.corn > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:25 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Surfing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D0 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep the waters open for surf 33 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2620 8:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep Newport Beaches Open From: Ryan Pawlowski <ryanpawlow88@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 7:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep Newport Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This is my vote to please keep Newport Beach's open. 34 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Access --Original Message ----- From: John Mancuso <johnmancuso79@gmail,com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, I'm a resident of Newport Beach and a surfer. I go to the beach alone, surf alone, don't touch anything that didn't come with me and then I go home. I do see people hanging out on the beach and I don't agree with that. However, the beach should stay open so we can exercise. Let residents surf, swim and jog, but keep people from hanging out on the beach. It's not the surfers putting people in jeopardy it's all the people in groups on the beach. I also noticed the parking lots along Seashore are open again and this is encouraging people to come to Newport and hang on the beach. Thank you. Sent from my Whone 35 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Doctor requesting to not close beaches From: Leslie Kennerly Meserve Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:59:31 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (U5 & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Doctor requesting to not close beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Beach Committee, My husband and I work during the week, and our kids are cooped up doing "home school" during the week. We are only be able to leave home during the weekend, and we need somewhere to go. We have to be able to get out of our house and be somewhere safe. Everything else has been shut down; the beach is the safest place for us to be with the salt air, salt water, warm air, UV light, and open space. Please help the mental health of my family and our entire community. Social distancing can be accomplished, and this outdoor activity is an absolute must for everyone's mental health. Please do not forget the mental health of our society. We've seen an alarming rise in teen depression and suicide, depression and anxiety and all ages, and incredible anxiety among the working poor who are now completely out of work with absolutely nothing to do. People are isolated and destitute. The beach and sunshine offer some respite in these incredibly trying times - even if the beach goers are not from our city. We do not own our beaches and should not limit access to them at any time. Please be thoughtful and kind in this decision. I have many other thoughts I could add, but f know your time is limited. Thank you €or your consideration. Warmly, Leslie Meserve, MD 36 Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: KEEP BEACH OPEN From: Diyar <diyaroex62@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: KEEP BEACH OPEN [EMRNAL EMAILI DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beach open! t There is no need in shutting down the beach, everybody is responsible enough to practice social distancing and the beach should stay open for active recreation! W 37 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:59 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our beaches open! From: Carly Corsinita <ccorsinita@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:24 PM To: Dept - City Council rCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our beaches open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, My name is Carly, and I am a senior in high school. In tough times like these in which I cannot see my friends and enjoy typical senior year experiences, surfing is the one thing keeping me sane. It serves as an escape far me, and when done with proper distancing measures, it is completely safe. I am not urging for you to apen the beaches to the public for gathering or sunbathing, merely far the outdoor exercise recommended by our governor. I would deeply appreciate it if the beaches remain open for surfers. Thank you, Carly Corsinita 38 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:58 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: EW: Keep your beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: tach twilling rzach_zwilling@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:22 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep your beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe, Hi - I'm a surfer from San Clemente and did not come up to Newport out of respect for your community while our beaches were closed. Please consider keeping them open for active use only for the remainder of this pandemic as we need to work together. After San Diego shut down I had people I'd never seen driving up and surfing my spots... this doesn't work if we aren't it it together. Please adopt active use only, Zach Zwiliing 42 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:58 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Open Balboa Island Parking From: D Schuler <thankstu@yahoo.com> Sent, Monday, April 27, 2020 720 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Balboa Island Parking [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I'm the owner of Balboa Island Baking Company. The signs you've placed stating "No parking on the Island" must come down. These signs have devastated all of the businesses on Marine Ave. It's clear that some of the city council members live on the island and are overstepping their authority by placing these signs. Our business has a right to stay open because it is a essential business. I'm consulting with an attorney to explore a case against the City of Newport Beach for blocking people from parking near my business. The signs must come down. Denise Schuler 4.3 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please consider From: Lee Killam clmkillam@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please consider [MERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear city council, Like many surfers, I am writing to request an exemption for surfing and ocean activities from the proposed beach closures. Please give us the chance to show that surfers take seriously the need for social distancing and can respect this while engaging in a form of exercise and outdoor activity that is beneficial. Thank you for the consideration. Lee Killam 45 Mulve , Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Residents Only! From: Stephen Lapchak Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7,57:00 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Residents Only! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ofl NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City of Newport Beach, I am a resident at 59th and Seashore. Please keep the beaches and parking lots open to Newport Beach residents only! The property damage, lack of parking, crowded sidewalks, etc. has been going on long enough. Verify ID's and start citing those who are supposed to be in their own city! Stephen Lapchak (714) 329-9059 stephen.lapchak@gmaii.com 41 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7.55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Randall Taylor <rtaylor@saltoptics.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:19 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a Newport Beach resident, I am supportive of keeping the beaches open to activities like walking, swimming and surfing. A ban on hanging out in groups on the sand is highly suggested. Also, making the boardwalk open to one way traffic is a great idea. Sincerely, Randall Taylor Sent from my Whone 47 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Beach From: Tate Metcalf <tatejbrnetcaIf@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beach open for surfing only! Thank you! W Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: andrea creamer <andrea.creamer@sbcgloba1.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:07 RM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender acid know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Andrea Creamer and I am a resident of Newport Beach. I am requesting that the beaches stay open. I can understand keeping the parking lots closed to prevent mass crowds, but the beaches themselves should stay open. Andrea Creamer 50 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:SS AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: NO to beach closures! From: Miguel Vasquez <miguel@ancharpointdev.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:04 PM To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newpartbeachca. gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>, Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherdman@newportbeachca.gova; Brenner, Joy <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <wonei I I @ new po rtbeac hca.gov> Cc: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: NO to beach closures! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor & Councilmembers, I live at 307 33'0 street on the peninsula and my office is in Newport beach as well. I would like to address the issue for consideration at tomorrow's special meeting to consider beach and/or road closures to the beach. My family and I have lived/owned properties in NPB since the mid -90's and the ocean and our beaches is the primary reason. I've also surfed & boated here all my life (since the 80's). this is home. Taking away our beach, for either passive or active enjoyment, would be a most draconian response to the current epidemic. Yes something should be done to discourage the masses from attempting to come and gather while the State's stay at home order is in effect, but NOT at the expense of your residents/owners, we should not shoulder that burden. My wife, (a Hoag ER Nurse) and my two little boys (7 and 3), have adhered to all the State/CDC/Health dept arders far social distancing. I've waited until after Sam so all the seniors can go shop at Pavilions before I went to get groceries for the family. We are and continue to do our part in managing the current crisis. As you can imagine, our house on 33rd is small, the beach is our primary outlet DAILY. After online schooling w/ our Newport EI teacher, the boys are bouncing off the walls. I am lucky to still have work so the weekends are my days to take the boys, give mom a break and we head to the beach. With the local playgrounds/tot lots closed off and the larger open green areas closed off, there is nowhere for my boys to run around... There is only so many times we can bike around Lido island, anly so many Duffy cruises we can do before the boys AND Mom & Dad go nuts... the beach is our outlet, daily!! Close off the roadways you need to for the beach. Close off Seashore like you do for the 4'. Gose off Balboa Blvd like you do for the Wh. Set more traffic billboards coming off the 55 fwy indicating commuters to Stay At Home. Take the dollars you spend for the cops you have cruising the teach (Not writing tickets) and spend it an placing poi ice at the access point to Seashore confirming resident access only. Dur local businesses will still get customers, it will be by the locals and anyone who can bike in, which is the community you should be most protective of!? Just don't close our beaches. Sincerely, Miguel Vasquez 51 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:54 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Newport Beach and all beaches open! -----Original Message ----- From: Cheryl hall <chrylhall@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:00 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Newport Beach and all beaches open 1 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please please please do not close our beaches! People need the beaches for their health and well-being! We need to be able to surf, boogie board, body board, skim board, swim, and enjoy our God-given right to enjoy the beach!! PLEASE! Sincerely, Cheryl Hall 949-274-5288 Seat from my iPhene 5=1 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:54 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open From: Greg Gilbert<ggilbert@bestchemsolutions.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:07. PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do what is right for Newport Beach. Keep our reaches open. Thank you, Greg Gilbert 611 Lido Park Dr. Newport Beach Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy 58. 53 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:53 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beaches access From: Robert Gregory <contact@coastatready.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:55 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beaches access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] oQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Greeting City Council members, please vote to limit access to Newport beaches to active exercise while practicing social distancing while enforcing loitering! Please do not close ocean access or our ocean use. Thank you, Robert Gregory 2018 Altura Drive Corona Del Mar Robert Gregory 949-697-2911 contact@coastalready.com Coastal Ready 57 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Please do not close beaches From: Nate Kelso <nate.kelso@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:54 PM To: Sara Kelso <fairbornkefso@gmaif.com> Cc: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Please do not close beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Well said! Xoxo 0n Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 5:52 PM Sara Kelso <fairbornkelso@gmaiI com] wrote: Dear city council memebers, I have lived in Newport Beach all my life, went to newport elementary and now live here with my husband and 3 children. I understand your concern about beach traffic and social distancing. However residents need the beach to maintain a level of normalcy during this very not normal time. Please consider keeping the beach available to persons who are being active and restricting the beach only to persons who settle on the beach. This policy seems to be working well for our neighbor beaches. Please do not take the beach from us who love to run, walk and surf. Best, Sara Fairborn Kelso Sent from my iPhone 63 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please open up Newport Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Christel Gubernick ridoctorg@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:51 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please open up Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the city council, Please open up the stores and restaurants. People need to get back to work. Peop#e will be responsible and take precautions. Have shops and restaurants monitor the number of people in stores. Thank you, Christel Gubernick Newport Beach resident. Sent from my Whone 65 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:49 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; PLEASE Keep our Beaches OPEN!! -----Original Message ----- From: Warren Fulmerrw.fulmer@marshallad.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:49 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: PLEASE Keep our Beaches OPEN!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I am a surfer and 20 year beach front property homeowner here in Newport Beach. If it matters at all what homeowners and surfers think about a vote to close our beaches... MY VOTE IS NO (please) Warren Fulmer 3709 Seashore Drive Newport Beach, Ca Sent from my iPhone Warren Fulmer 16 Via Diamante Newport Coast, Ca 92657 714-654-4888 [i Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Seat: Tuesday, Apri! 28, 2020 7:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep the OCEAN & Beach OPEN for ACTIVE RECREATION From: Greg Ozimec <greg@industrialbrokers.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:47 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci!@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Eva Ozimec <ekosurfergirl@gmail.com>; Ian Ozimec <ioz i mec97 @gma i I. comp Subject: Please keep the OCEAN & Beach OPEN for ACTIVE RECREATION [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council Members, Hawaii has had success in maintaining social distancing and relatively few COV ID19 deaths by closing the beaches to loitering, sitting, YET Allowing active recreation, walking, running, and entering AND exercising in the ocean. I am a 30 year resident homeowner with a family of surfers and beach runners. We strongly support keeping Newport's beaches and ocean open for active recreation. Thank you for your service! Greg Ozimec 315 Canal Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 646-2727 Office (949) 584-7873 mobile 70 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach and Ocean Access for Active Recreation From: epbysheila@comcast.net <epbysheila@corncast.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:44 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach and Ocean Access for Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom It May Concern, We have learned that the Newport Beach City Council will be determining the immediate future of beach and ocean access for Newport Beach public beaches, As a homeowner in Newport Beach it is paramount that the beaches remain open to limited public use. Closing the city controlled beaches would wreak havoc on the lifestyles of Newport Beach residents. Keeping the beaches open for use such as surfing, running, and walking is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. In a time when so many things are changing, with millions of Americans out of work it is important to keep some normalcy for the mental and physical health of the residents in Newport Beach. CCVID-19 has and will forever change life across the world and keeping the public healthy is the number one priority. We are thankful for your concern in our safety, we wish to flatten the curve as soon as possible. However, disrupting the lifestyle of the residents of Newport Beach by closing the beach is just as dangerous as COVID-19. Regulations do need to be put into place such as no gatherings on the beach of any kind, and no loitering on the beach, If you are by yourself and using the beach to surf or exercise you are not harmful to yourself or others. In a time when faced with many tough decisions we ask that the beaches stay open for limited public access. The residents of Newport Beach should be able to make decisions for themselves and if they are not a danger to themselves or others then hindering their use of the public beach is a violation of civil liberties. Regards, Chad and Sheila Axelson Newport Beach 71 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:47 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures From: Kathy Shaw rkathyashaw5@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:41 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. No - to closing beaches Yes - to opening up the boardwalk 72 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7A7 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Stop total beach closure./ leave ocean open -----Original Message ----- From: Meredith Curci <meredithcurci@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:40 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Stop total beach closure./ leave ocean open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern - I understand there is a vote tomorrow concerning the closure of our beaches. I believe there needs to be partial closure and that the ocean should remain open for exercise. Exercise is imperative not only to our physical health but our mental health as well. Please consider the numerous people who suffer from depression, anxiety, severe stress etc.. . Surfing and the ocean can be their lifeline. I agree that we need to stop people from loitering on the beach but please keep the ocean open for exercise . It is so important to many peoples mental well being. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Meredith Curci 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2420 7:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Jackson Gatlin <jacksongatlin11@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:24 PM To: Dept - City CouncilECityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I am writing to you Monday April 27 in regards to your meeting on Tuesday the 28 of April. leave the beaches open you goons, nobody's dying from this shit, look at the antibody studies that have just come out of Stanford USC and New York and let science be your guide. What is everyone gunna do anyway? It's gunna be hot haha you guys can't keep people off the beach, you have no right. If you guys close the beaches down for this you can close them down for anything and you don't own the beach. Coastal commission should be stepping in on this. Basically the beach is only going to be open if you live on the peninsula if you close them. Just leave it, you've done a great job leaving it open 71 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Tuesday meeting -----Original Message ----- From: Carrie Haas <carrieihaas@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Tuesday meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe_ Dear City Council, As a Newport Beach Resident I'd like to show my support of item A -Regarding the formation of the committee to support the local businesses in the reopening process. I would also like to express my disapproval of option C. Please consider opening all boardwalks and reach parking lots on the peninsula and on Balboa island in arder to safely restore access to the beaches. The fresh air and exercise is critical to wellness and the boardwalks opening will ensure safety on our streets so pedestrians and cyclists can stay out of automobiles way. I saw the beaches aver the weekend and thought people were being very conscience of social. distancing. If you can take a minute to see the supportive and thankful message that Huntington Beach Police Department left on social media. They acknowledged the steps they took over the weekend and the respect they had for beach goers should be an example for us in Newport Beach. Thank you for your time and consideration of public opinion. Sincerely, Carrie Haas 92660 Sent from my Whone 79 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: A more reasonable approach... keep the beach open -----Original Message ----- From: Mike Furniss rmike@farriswater.com:> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:15 PM To: De pt - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; Mike Furniss < mike@farriswate r. co m> Subject: A mare reasonable approach... keep the beach open IEXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep the beach open I am emaiIing you to express my concern that you may be voting to close the beaches in Newport on the weekends. May I suggest if this is really a concern from Governor Newsom that there could be a different approach. I get traffic was heavy this weekend but I am ok with it. Let people get out of their homes. Perhaps consider different rules to allow exercise, surfing and social distancing with small groups on the beach rather than a draconian approach of closing the entire beach. Newport locals should still be able to enjoy the beach. lam proud to say that your governance has been reasonable up until this vote. Please continue to listen to be reasonable while thinking about public safety. The challenge is all the LA beaches are closed and so what to people want to do... come to an open beach. Perhaps Newsom should open up the beaches there and spread people out. But he won't and It seems more politics than public safety. Allow people freedom to leave their homes. I have been surfing at Newport Beach for 3S years and I have to say this is starting to get a little socialistic. If we are following Science then is it possible to also admit that science was wrong when just a few weeks ago it said we would have deaths in the hundreds of thousands. Science said that should have happened by now. Science was wrong. It's a simple overreach. Please consider a more reasonable approach. Mike Furniss Sent from my Whone 80 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Lily Babigian rlbabigian3@gmail.com> Sent. Monday, April 27, 2020 5:14 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, While I agree that we need to keep residents safe closing and confining residents is doing the opposite. By making spaces, walkways and access areas such as parks closed or smaller you are pushing people into smaller spaces and making it more difficult to keep appropriate spacing and get small amounts of exercise. People need the opportunity to keep immune systems healthy with fresh air and exercise. Keep residents mentally healthy by not trapping them into smaller and smaller spaces. Walking at the beach is healthy for mind and body. Restriction of parking on streets is unfair to residents who don't own beachfront property. Should only wealthy residents with beachfront property be afforded the opportunity to get fresh air and exercise and gaining access to the beach? Let's look at other states and their beachfront communities. In comparison NJ, the epicenter of this pandemic, residents are allowed to walk the boardwalks and beaches. How can Newport Beach propose to be more restrictive than the beach towns in the state where there were horrific losses - over 111,000 positive cases and over 6,000 deaths? Thank you for keeping residents safe and healthy. Lily Babigian 81 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7.42 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Beaches From: Nicholas Giberson <Nicholas.Giberson@netwrix.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:04 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City if Newport Beach, I strongly believe that Newport Beach should be shut down to loitering such as tanning and sightseeing. I think surfing, running, and biking should be allowed, however hanging out should not be. I think the city of Newport Beach should adopt San Clementes decision. l suffer from depression and surfing is my outlet. Taking away the city's right to surf is not good for the city's health. This past weekend was the fault of the news and sun bathers, surfers however maintain social distancing. Please take all this into consideration. Thank you, Get Outlook for iOS Confidentiality notice: This message and attachments included are intended only for the addressee (s). The information contained in this message is confidential and may constitute proprietary or non-public information under international, federal, and/or state laws. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressees), please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail. 84 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2024 7:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures From: John Frei <johnfrei@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:03 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLIC{ links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Dear City Council, I have been informed that you are going to vote to limit beach access tomorrow. Your Vote should be "NOT" to change any beach activities. I would love to hear from the Newport Beach Council if they are following any of the Data on who actually gets licks. The Data shows its the 70 plus year older are the age bracket. If you really want impose wise restrictions, Limit the Elderly and anyone with Heath concerns to the Beach. We all need to get back to normal. Use your vote wisely - we can show the World, Newport Beach can do life as normal and get the economy back up and running with a little common sense. 85 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kinn Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Preserve active recreation at the beach and in the ocean From: Bill Sharp <bsharp@worldsurfleague.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:59 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Preserve active recreation at the beach and in the ocean [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor O'Neill and Council Members, As a lifelong resident and surfer in Newport Beach I urge you to follow San Clemente's new model which allows for ACTIVE beach use only in our city. Passive uses such as sunbathing and loitering on the beach (and parking/access) should be regulated until the COVID crisis passes, but active recreation -- including surfing -- needs to continue to remain available to our residents. Thank you. Regards, Bill Sharp 1200 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission is solely forthe use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosures, distribution or action taken or omitted in reliance on it is strictly prohibited. If you received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original transmission. 86 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Do not close our beaches From: clave goodrich cdv_goodrich@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Do not close our beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOTCLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Surfing is social distancing. People in the same household can go to the beach and surf. This is ridiculous. We know what social distancing means. David Goodrich 1310 E. Chapman #387 Fullerton, CA 562.810.4547 P.I. 27105 dv goodrich@_yahoo.com 87 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't close the BEACH -----Original Message ----- From: Thomas Pangrazio <parzivalpIumbing@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:51 PM Cc: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't close the BEACH [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear city Council of Newport Beach, Please don't close our beach. I am so proud to live in a community where our city Council members have the wisdom to took at the facts rather than be influenced by false news and media hype. Thank you, Thomas Pangrazio 88 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:35 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active recreation only -—Original Message ----- From: David Wagner <drw1701@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:50 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active recreation only [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a Newport Beach resident and support active recreation only on the beaches during the pandemic. Running, jogging, walking and use of the water should be allowed. Congregating and sitting in groups should not. Thank you, David Wagner 89 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:39 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beach open -----Original Message ----- From: Mike Furniss mike@farriswater.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:49 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; Mike Furniss <mike@farriswater.com> Subject: Keep the beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am emai Iing you to express my concern that you may be voting to close the beaches in Newport on the weekends. May I suggest inactivity different rules to allow exercise, social distancing and small groups on the beach rather than close the beach. I have been surfing at Newport Beach for 35 years and this is starting to get a little socialistic. Please consider a more reasonable approach. Mike Furniss Sent from my iPhone 90 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:39 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures -----Original Message ----- From: Autumn Pratt <a.pratt@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:47 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom it may Concern As a SD Cal resident who visited the beach this weekend I implore you to leave them open. We were all social distancing, very respectful and cognizant of our surroundings. As I'm sure you are all aware, the sunshine and exercise has immeasurable benefits for us all at this time. Being outdoors is actually saving lives. It's painfully obvious that this virus is not as dire as we once thought it was. Please for the health and safety of your city and residents do NOT close the beaches. I personally know the Newport resident ( a young lady) who committed suicide over covid fears. Do not let fear rule us. Autumn Pratt Seat from my iPhone 91 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:30 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures ----Original Message ----- From: spencerbflake@gmail.com <spencerbflake@gmail.Cam> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:02 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gova Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I just wanted to cast my vote to not close the ocean to surfing or other active recreational activities. I think if anyone were to contract or spread the virus at the beach, it will be the people hanging out all day an the sand. > Thanks, > Spencer Flake > Costa Mesa > Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beaches open! From: shave goodwin <saggoodwin1@gmail.com> Scent: Monday, April 27, 2024 8:01 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Qo NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As an avid surfer and resident of Newport Beach I hope that you please leave the beaches open. Activities like this should be kept available for the community and have yet to be proven to cause any negative affects for spreading covid 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep Beaches Open For Recreational Use From: Kyle Flagg <kcflagg@gmaii.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:01 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep Beaches Open For Recreational Use [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, I am a Newport Beach resident and understand why close the beaches for the first three weekends in May. What happened this weekend was not ideal and should not happen during a pandemic. But given that situation, I urge you to consider an alternative to keeping the beaches completely closed. I propose you ban congregating on the beach, loitering, sunbathing, picnicking etc. and allow the beach to be used for recreational activities such as surfing, swimming, walking, jogging, and running. These recreational activities provide mental health benefits for individuals and can be done under the guidelines of social distancing. Anyone who is on the beach for something other than recreational use is to be asked to leave or fined. I hope you consider this at your meeting tomorrow. Thank you, Kyle Flagg Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Closures -----Original Message --- From: Grant Fry <gefryl23@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:59 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Council Members, I hope you can consider only closing the sand and grass areas of beaches to those that gather in groups and spend hours hanging out. The sand should remain open for joggers & walkers. Please keep the water/surf open for boogie boarders, surfers, body surfers, SUP surfers, kayakers, and swimmers that are not gathering in groups. Sincerely, Grant Fry Citizen and Homeowner in North Orange County Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:28 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: Madison Lugo <maddylynnel3@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca,gov> Subject: Keep the beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, Please continue to keep the beaches open. As a local resident with no backyard, I would greatly appreciate the beaches being kept open. Many residents do not have access to outdoor space and appreciate the measures that have already been taken to reduce congestion at the beach. The parking lots has been a great way to deter people from outside the area from gathering. However, locals pay elevated rent prices in order to be near the beach and would be extremely upset if beaches were closed. Please keep the beaches open. Thank you, Madison Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:28 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping local beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Charlie Ransom rcharlie.ransom@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:57 PM To: Dept - City Council ECityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping local beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK sinks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council Members, I am a resident in Newport Beach and a student at Newport Harbor High School. I hope you consider keeping our local beaches open ONLY for recreational purposes such as surfing, walking, and running. We can maintain a safe social distance in all of these activities and keep our Newport Beach residents safe. Thank you for your consideration. Charlie Ransom Newport Shores Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:31 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Open up Balboa Isiand, all beaches etc! -----Original Message ----- From: Stephanie Bernardy <bern1294@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:04 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open up Balboa Island, all beaches etc! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments untess you recognize the sender acrd know the content is safe. It is time to stop strict social isolation! The data is much Better than thought and people are now educated on how to stay safe with hand washing, wear mask and gloves as needed, 6' separation and make responsible choices to protect themselves. We must get people back to work by practicing stage openings, allowing people to get out and enjoy aur beaches, parks etc is an important first stage. The media spreading fear is ridiculous with the realistic updated data. People cannot just stay locked up! Closing boardwalks and paths is makfng it worse! People are congesting on alley or on narrow sidewalks.. it makes no sense! Thank you for your efforts in trying to work through all this but at the same time please don't let the fear driven news dictate to us any longer. Tim and Stephanie Bernardy Irvine Terrace Residents in CDM Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:31 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Surfing in Newport Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Andrew Bowen <abowenz123455789@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:03 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Surfing in Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, PIease, for the overall wellness for thousands of people in Newport Beach, please allow surfing to continue if you choose to shut down beaches. We ask that you would follow Hawaii's guidelines of shutting down beaches but allowing surfing. Even without a pandemic, no one wants to be within six feet of one another while surfing. All shutting down the beaches entirely would do is force surfers south to crowd other line ups that just recently opened, which is the opposite of what they want, we want, and you want. 5o please, allow us to continue to surf safely, if you choose to shut down beach leisure. Thank you, -Andrew Bowen A Newport Beach Surfer Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Our beaches From: Paula Crawford Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:29:41 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Our beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We are writing this to ask that you do not close our beaches. If necessary, make people show ID to enter just as the city use to do during spring break on the peninsula. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Paula and Kent Crawford Newport Beach residents Sent from my (tone Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:30 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Active Recreation: From: Tyler Porteous <tporteous@bkmmgmt.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good evening, I am reaching out regarding keeping the beaches open for active recreation during the current times. Surfing has been a major stress relief and source of exercise during these difficult times. I understand you are doing what is Best for the public and i appreciate all that you have been doing to keep us safe during these times. I hope that we can see the benefit in keeping the beaches open for active recreation while also keeping the area safe for everyone. Thank you in advance. TYLER PORTEOUS I Associate Project Manager bkm Management Company 0 549.259.2045 1 C 949.244.0969 ttporteous@-bkmmgmt.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Seat: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Keeping the Beach Open From: Jonny Rimlinger Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:33:57 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Keeping the Beach Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CL!CK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I am writing to you as a local surfer and Newport Beach lifeguard asking you to please keep the beaches open. With local pools closed, the Beach is the only place where I can swim and train for my upcoming college water polo season. I have been surfing fairly consistently over the past month, however I have maintained we!I over six feet from other surfers and have had no issue with social distancing, along with the other locals in the water. The issue is that tourist and surfers from other areas are crowding the lineup with no regard for safe distancing. The city of Newport Beach needs to make an effort to limit out of area people from overcrowding the beach. Over the weekend there was an overflow of tourism crowding the beaches, this is due the poor planning of the leaders of our city. Newport Beach took no action at all and put almost no plan in place to stop the over crowding of the beach. The city council also made the decision to open up some of the beach parking lots on the hottest weekend of this pandemic. DON'T MAKE YOUR POOR PLANNING OUR PROBLEM I! Most counties closed all parking lots and the beaches are only open to recreational use only which includes running, swimming, surfing, and paddle boarding. This allows avid local beach goers to still get out of the house and exercise with out the threat of of over crowding the beach. Also the city could enforce parking permits for beach front properties, making sure there are no extra spots far tourists. The beach is the one place we have in these difficult times and by closing it, you are taking away the one place were people can exert their energy in a positive way. Please allow the beach to be open for recreational use only. Thank you, Jonny Rimlinger Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Recreational Beach Access -----Original Message ----- From: Spencer Toomey <spencerjtoomey@gmaii.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:06 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Recreational Beach Access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hey there, 33rd street resident and surfer here. Ptease keep the beaches open for surfing, running, and walking. However, I think it would be smart to ban sunbathing, loitering, parking in parking lots, being in groups larger than 3, and the boardwalk access for the rest of May. Thank you! Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open for Surfing From: Eden Lawson <edengldoho@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open for Surfing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good evening city council, I am a graduating senior of the class of 2020. Surfing is the only thing I have left. Graduation is gone. Friends are gone. Schooi is gone. The only thing that is a constant is the ability to be in the waves. Surfers have been very considerate of sociat distancing in the water. The problem is not the surfers it is the crowds of people lounging on the beach. Please dont punish those who are merely trying to decompress in nature during this crisis. Thank you Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please do not c#ase beaches. From: Anita RDvsek <shoougartoe_s@gmail.coma Sent: Monday, April 27, 2024 5:43 PM To: Dept - City Council cCity_CounciIOnewportbeachca.gov> Cc: Dixon, Diane <ddixon new ortbeachca. ova; Avery, Brad <bavery wnewportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy cdduffield@newportbeachca.gov5; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon new ortbeachca. ova; Herdman, Jeff c'hf erdm_ angnewportbeachca,gov>; O'Neill, William cwcneill new ortbeachca. ova Subject: Please do not dose beaches. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, Thank you for your leadership during this most challenging crisis of our lifetime. Orange County corona virus data shows decisions made are working. They have kept our community safe by slowing the spread of the virus. I am encouraged by the emerging health data, and the corona virus cases in OC especially at the hospitalization and ICU numbers we have flattened the curve and our medical community is not overwhelmed. I support a focus on the long- term damage that our corona virus response has created. The trade off has been heartbreaking, it has lead to severe economic crisis that sets the stage for even bigger problems with homelessness, food insecurity, mental health crisis and domestic violence. We must account for immediate and long term consequences of our actions to protect and safeguard our residents now and over the next several months and years. With current medical information and safety precautions in place we should be reopening our city not backtracking. Our beaches should be open and aur parking lots should be open and the city should be getting that revenue and our communities should be not inundated with parking issues. Our boardwalk on Balboa Island should be open! We have people walking and running and pushing strollers and biking in alleys and streets And our narrow sidewalks. Many close calls it is not safe! As other cities are slowly opening up beaches and parking why would we close??? The signs suggesting social distancing should be reinforced and repeated however the parking should be open and the unconstitutional sign saying no parking on balboa island should be removed. We have businesses here who rely on take out to keep them open and pay their employees. No council member should be advocating for their constituents to take cars out of their garages to park on the street and take up parking spaces! We have many many older people who rely on daily caregivers and many renters in our community and homeowners who do not have garages! Many of us have college kids home from school with an extra car. Please refrain from asking your constituents to make it harder for their neighbors! Signs on exit ramps asking people to stay in their neighborhoods is o however taking away peoples constitutional rights is not. We cannot stop this we need to work through it. And we have and we will, we are not NYC our number are not NYC and we need to start opening while supporting our more vulnerable citizens. Please consider keeping the beaches open and please consider opening the bay front on balboa island and please consider not suggesting some of your neighbors taking parking from your other neighbors. Kindest Regards, Anita Rovsek Newport Beach resident 35+ years Please also read the posts in response to John Pope, if you have the ability to post you have the ability to read your constituents comments and suggestions. What you are hearing from emails and your close and active "constituents" or your "associations" isn't the whole story. Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach openings From: Yorba Home Email <tlyorba@gci.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:24 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounci19newportbeachca.�ov> Cc: tony Yorba Fav orba1954 mail.coma Subject: Re: Beach openings [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This was taken this evening, We had a nice, safe distance walk on the sand. Please don't close the beaches. We need this for our health! Also, please open the board walks. These random closures don't make sense. Newport Beach home owner Antonio Yorba > On Apr 27, 2020, at 4:37 PM, Yorba Home Email <tlyorba@gci.net> wrote: > Please do not close dawn the beaches again. We residents need a place to get outside and walk or ride bikes. I understand that there is an emergency vote tonight because the beaches were inundated with crowds last week when the beaches opened. Set rules with masks, social distancing and if you do not live here don't come here. Locals should be able to walk on the beach, boardwalks and piers. Don't go backwards, please. Roll backs should only be done if hospitals are getting hit hard and people are dying in massive numbers. It's time to open things back up. 7 Newport Beach Home Owner • Antonio Yorba Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:52 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Resident Parking From: Julie Shanton Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8.45:51 AM (UTC -08,00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Resident Parking [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City of Newport Beach, I am writing an anonymous complaint as a resident of Newport Beach. I am disappointed in the handling of the closing of the public beach parking. As a Newport Shores resident I am having a hard time parking in our neighborhood of residential street parking due to people pouring into our neighborhood for beach parking. It has been a total inconvenience with no parking until later in the evening when the crowds go home. I do not want to close our public beaches either. The parking should be open for the city to be making money it could be earning. I hope you'll make some better parking for the public and not in neighborhoods as it is not far for us to have to fight off the non-residents to park by our home. Thank you Regards, Julie: Newport resident Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure -----Original Message ------ From: Jacob Bundesen <jsbundesen@gmail.com7 Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:40 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov7 Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. i am a resident here in Newport Beach at 21.9 32nd Street. Please do not close the beach completely and allow active recreation. Thank you for your time. -Jacob Bundesen Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches open to active recreation -----Original Message ----- From: Valerie Vogt <valeriesheavogt@gmail.com:> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:38 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca,gov> Subject: Keep the beaches open to active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom this may concern, As a fellow surfer and outdoors person, with the restrictions we have on many of our normal day to day life due to covid 15, it is already very difficult to find ease with everything going on. I would hope that you would vote to keep the beaches open to only active recreation and not close the beaches entirely. We know that the beaches had a lot of traffic last weekend due to the spring heat. But please allow, surfing, running, walking, and swimming to ensure the heath and happiness of the local residents. Thank you Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-002 From: Joyce, Mike Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:49:16 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: FW: Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-002 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. From: Joyce, Mike Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:47 AM To: cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov. Cc: Joyce, Mike <mjoyce@aflenmatkins.coma Subject: Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-002 Resident of 30 Hillsdale Drive, 92660 We are strongly opposed to the closing of our beaches: 1. The Ordinance, if adopted, will not have a meaningful impact on the containment of the virus. We are delaying the elimination of the virus by continuing shut in orders. 2. The infection and mortality rates from COVID 19 are extremely low and are comparable to normal flu season results. 3. The state-wide and local shutdowns have done incredible damage to our economy and general well-being. 4. Adopting the Ordinance would be one more intolerable act of governmental over -reach in restricting our freedoms. S. I would support (financial and otherwise) a recall of any member of the Council voting in favor of the Ordinance Michael Joyce Esq. Partner ^� Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP 1900 Main Street, 5th Floor, Irvine, CA 92614-7321 {949] 553-1313 (main) (949) 851-5434 (direct) (949) 500-0642 (mobile) (949) 553-8354 (fax) Allen Matki ns 91-U i Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:50 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; P{ease keep beaches open for active recreation From: Jessica Ho <jessica@urbanyouthpark.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:35 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCounciI@newportbeach ca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open for active recreation [EXT-ERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport city council Please don't close the beaches. Please allow active recreation- such as surfing and jogging. This wi€I help keeps residents healthy and active. My son is a high school student and surfing has helped improve his mental health and sense of well being. I also run the beach and it helps to keep me fit. We do appreciate you taking into consideration our residents mental, emotional and physical health. Thank you Jessica Ho Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:50 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open From: Elias Garcia <e.garcia001@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:35 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Newport Beach City Council, I have witnessed the ignorance of non -local people this past weekend in ignoring safety precautions during this pandemic, however, I am emailing to request the city beaches remain open but only allow active recreation. Thus, maintaining healthy habits. Thank you, Elias Garcia Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:50 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Hey I hope you guys are doing great and I won't to just point out that opening up Newport Beach would be great and it would make a great place to surf to please consider it,thank you for your hard work From: Tube Munchers TV <wiIIiamsarkis714@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:34 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportheachca.gov> Subject: Hey I hope you guys are doing great and I won't to just point out that opening up Newport Beach would be great and it would make a great place to surf to please consider it,thank you for your hard work [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:49 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Don't Close the Ocean -----Original Message ----- From: Brett rbfi1es12@gmail.corn> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:34 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Don't Close the Ocean [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not close the ocean and beach. Please allow active use as exampled by the City of San Clemente. Thank you for your consideration. Brett Files 10 Mulvey. Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:49 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: KEEP the beaches open! From: Mike Witmer <mwitmer@paloaIto networks.corn > Sent., Monday, April 27, 2020 8:33 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: KEEP the beaches open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hey there, Please keep the beaches open... let's follow what SD is doing and only allow active recreation. Lets stop this "whack a mole" approach (i.e. SD and LA beaches shutting down, attracting more attention here (newport), now newport shutting down is going to push people down to 517, etc... Thanks and have a good night! Mike Witmer I Account Executive Palo Alto Networks 1 Southern California Mobile: 410-524-8048 1 Support: 666-898-9087 1 www.paloaltonetworks.com 12 Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2420 8:49 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Morning Rise LLC <brian@marningrise.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8.33 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca. gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Please follow San Diego decision. Only active recreation. SURFING, walking, jagging. Keep it on the move. This is a surf town and 99% of people in the water are clean, Healthy and very active. Keep it this way. KEEP IT ACTIVE. Brian Matthews Morning Rises LLC CAPITAL FUNDING E: brian@morningrise.net D:949-278-9384 "'-- 5kype: ol_brian Disclaimer: The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressees) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disseminate, distribute or copy this a - mall l or any attachments to it . If you have received this email in error, please let us know immediately by return email and also destroy ail copies of this message and the attachments, if any. Warning: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender of the mail or the Company on whose behalf the sender has sent the mail accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email or otherwise through the unauthorized use of the mail by the unintended recipient of this mail. 13 Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Active Recreation -----Original Message ----- From: Luke Nester <1jn49@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:33 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I'm a Newport local and surf very often to stay healthy and in shape, especially during this pandemic. I've heard that you may be considering shutting down the beach fully and i want to request you keep it open for active recreation. I believe the beach has been more crowded lately due to the hot weather, but the only people disobeying social distancing are those on the beach. Most locals that respect the ocean and the 5 -foot rule have been responsible in following this protocol. t would just like to request that we have water access to keep doing what we love during this difficult time. Thank you very much for your work to keep the city safe and please consider this. Sent from my Whone 14 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Supportive of active recreation requirement at beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Justin Ayre <justinjayre@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:32 RM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Supportive of active recreation requirement at beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Secondarily, weekend closures beginning —14am would also be a reasonable way to limit overcrowding but support responsible use of city beaches - Newport Beach resident 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: RECREATION ONLY!!!! From: Gavin Reed <gavinwreed@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:32 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: RECREATION ONLY! W [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, my name is Gavin reed. I am an 18 -year-old senior at Corona Del Mar hi school. (Not anymore I guess) But I wanted to write to you guys and let you know that, many of us need the beaches. We can't shut down everything because the entire county of riverside decided to have a beach day in their 20+ person stinky littering families. I propose, along with many of my other local friends, the the beaches are closed to sunbathing, picnicking and Modelo drinking. I believe that it would be just to leave the beaches open to activities such as running, surfing, or even jogging. I think this would alleviate the problem, as most of them not even swim anyway. 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:47 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Our beaches From: Lana Salerno rlanasalerno711@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:32 PM To: Dept- City Council <CityCouncif@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Our beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep our beaches open for the residences that live in Newport Beach and restrict them for everyone else. We purchased homes here and pay an incredible amount of property taxes. We should be allowed to use our beaches. Please keep them open to Newport Beach residences only! Thank you, Lana Salerno 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:47 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach closure From: graham collins <graham012@1ive.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:31 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not close the beach there are many people just trying to workout and surf I am ane of them. This has been the only outlet I have during this time and it has been a huge help. I just go there to surf and then I go home. Would really appreciate if this stays open. Thank you, Graham Collins (949)887-8099 18 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:46 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open for active recreation From: Forest Fisher < Forest@ForestFisher.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:31 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open for active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep our beaches open for active recreation... surfing, swimming, walking, jogging. Outdoor recreation is vital for a healthy mind and body and fresh air and sunlight vital for a healthy immune system. Thank you Sincerely —4est Forest Fisher Forest , Fo restF is h e r. com 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Access Mtg 4/28 From: Joe Harwick <ioe.harwick@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:29 PM To: Rept- City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: re: Beach Access Mtg 4/28 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please consider continuing to allow non -contact beach activities like surfing during Covid-19. Surfer, semi -unemployed after shutdown, surfing has been an important solace during stressful times. Thank You, Joe 1544 Placentia Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92653 20 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:46 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures -----Original Message ----- From: Andrew Cherry <a.corneliuscherry@gmaii.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:29 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello my name is Andrew Cherry. I am 16 and a regular attendee of Newport Beach. I am writing this email in order to request that the beaches are anly open for "active recreation". I feel like this should be instituted for all beaches, and higher regulations of the beaches should also be made. There is no point in just shutting down these beaches as surfers will simply migrate to the few open beaches in Southern California. This will mean that there will just be higher concentrations of people in the water which is the reverse effect of what is trying to be done though this closure. Please consider these terms Thank you -Andrew Cherry 21 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep our beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Morgan Peterson <mpeterson07@gmail.com> Sent. Monday, Apri) 27, 2020 8.29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> -Subject: Please keep our beaches open f EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council Please continue to keep beaches open for recreational activity. Our communities spirit will be damaged without people able to safely use the beaches for recreation like surfing and jogging. Thank You, Sent from my iPhone 22 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8;45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Please do not Close the Beaches From: Steffan Lugo <steffan.lugo@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, Apri127, 2020 8:2 9 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please do not close the Beaches [E"ERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, It is very important that you keep the beaches open during this vital time. Many residence use the beach for exercise and enjoyment during his high stress environment. Shutting down the beach in Newport will only intensify the density of the beach populations in our neighboring city's causing less social distancing because of lack space. Please consider all aspects of the dosing the beaches other then just keeping people from using them. Thanks, Steffan Lugo 949.322.8895 5teffan.lugoo2gmail.com j 23 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Allow Active Recreation @ Our Beaches! From: Blake Naudin <blake.naudin@gmail.com? Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:28 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Allow Active Recreation @ Our Beaches! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council: As a resident of Newport Beach, I'd like to share my support towards a move, similar to San Diego, CA, where our beaches remain open for active recreational activities, rather than a complete closure of the beach. This seems to be the best compromise between a total closure, and a public health issue of keeping the beaches open. Thank you for your consideration! Blake Naudin (949)230-8255 Z Sundance Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92663 24 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent; Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: ***IMPORTANT BEACH INFO*** -----Original Message ----- From: michael schaar<mschaar2l@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:28 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject. *'``*IMPORTANT BEACH INFO*** jEXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, as a citizen of San Diego I beg you please keep your beaches open. If you close the beaches in your city everyone will now overpopulate our beaches here in San Diego. The reason your beaches were packed last weekend was because everyone that lived near a closed beach decided to travel to yours. The surf community here in San Diego has fought hard for county officials to open our beaches. Please don't create another reason for San Diego to close the beaches again. I believe that if you only allow active recreation you will have the situation under control. Best, Robert Sent from my iPhone Mi. Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: BEACH CLOSURES -----Original Message ----- From: Brad Godinez <godinezbrad@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:27 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: BEACH CLOSURES (EXTERNAL EMAIL) ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council Please keep beaches open for active recreation. The spirit of this community will be hurt without people being able to safely use the beaches for recreation like surfing and running Thank You, 26 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Shutting down beach access? -----Original Message ----- From: Johnstone, Chris (ES) <Chris.Johnstone@ADP.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <GtyCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Shutting down beach access? [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I'm sure you are receiving several emails from the surf community. Shutting down beaches to surfers makes absolutely zero sense from a safety perspective with regards to COV ID -19 Sincerely, - the entire surf community of SoCaI This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. tf the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify the sender immediately by return email and delete the message and any attachments from your system. 27 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Possibility of Newport Beach Closure From: Abby Grace Greubel ragreubeI@stanford. edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 8:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Possibility of Newport Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Do NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, My name is Abby Greubel, a resident on Lido Isle in Newport Beach. After seeing surfline's post about the Newport City Council's meeting tomorrow, I thought it would be best to reach out and share not only my concerns, but the community's. I understand that the beaches have been overly populated here, and that the news may be shedding Newport Beach City Council's decision to remain open in a poor light following the crowds we have received the past weekends. I understand that safety and health is of utmost important, but closing our beaches is not the answer. First, all beaches should be open so Newport is not the only option, causing these crowds. Second, the beach is our home. Especially for residents, it is unlawful to shut down our backyard. I go to the beach daily to run, surf, read, and spend time with my family. Closing Newport is not the answer, but only prolonging the inevitable. I kindly request that you do not just follow other cities decisions of closures to avoid the news exposure and flack. Instead of fully closing our beaches, please assess other options; whether that be enforcing 6 ft apart to groups that are seeming to violate this "rule", rather than fully prevent people from coming, or at the least, find a way to give all Newport residents access. It is already difficult being cooped up at home, and restricting your residents from enjoying our beaches and ultimately, our home, in a safe manner violates our freedom. Best, Abby Greubel 29 Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: katy Smith <mrs.katymariesmith@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council Please keep beaches open for active recreation. The spirit of this community will be hurt without people being able to safely use the beaches for recreation like surfing and running Thank You, Katy Smith 30 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our Beaches and Harbor open From: Paul Greubel <greubel6@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:26 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our Beaches and Harbor open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a resident of Lido Isle, I ask the City Counsel to stand up for the little freedom's we have left. People across this county have made great sacrifices the past couple months, many have lost their jobs and businesses, yet everyone seems to respect social distancing while in the community and on the beach. Sooner or later, we will have to face Covid- 19. Support our rights and freedoms and give our community a chance to enjoy one of the simple pleasures of Southern California. Don't close the beach or harbors! Paul Greubel 31 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:42 AM To: Mutvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep The Beaches Open!!! From: Chris Brown zchris@campsurf.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep The Beaches Open!!! (EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I was there last weekend. It was totally safe and everyone was keeping their distance. On top of that, there are all sorts of scientific studies corning out pointing to the fact that open air public spaces are among the safest areas you can be right now. If covid is so dangerous to beach and ocean goers that we need to close those spaces, why aren't people getting sick in all the areas that have chosen to keep their beaches open? It's now been nearly E weeks since the pandemic began here in earnest. Many locations like Santa Barbara, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Oxnard, the entire state of Hawaii and most of Australia have chosen to keep beach and ocean access open the entire time. We have been closely monitoring the covid per capita numbers and :?vve have found there is no correlation between open beaches and higher covid rates. If these spots are as dangerous as many suggest, shouldn't each open beach area translate into a covid hotspot? Write rlsurfer Nick Carroll has noticed the same thing in his home country of Australia. He is writing a 4 -part article on the phenomenon for Surfiine. We've included a link to his article at the bottom of this note. The obvious answer to all of these questions is that these open area public spaces are likely much safer than most have presumed. Emerging science is pointing out that UV light breaks the virus down quickly. Another new study found transmission of covid happening outside to be very rare. Combine these factors with the fact that we can't find any correlation between open beaches and higher covid numbers (in fact, the opposite is true) and you have a very compelling argument that ocean and beach access never needed to be shut down in the first place. We understand and appreciate our leaders were in a tough position. As new data and science comes out each day, they should act on it. It's time to reopen these public spaces incorporating physical distancing guidelines that are working well in other areas of society. Respectfully, Residents For Responsible Beach Use Founders: Eric Fonoimoana, Chris Brown Supporters: Dane 5elznick, Tim Hovland, Mike Dodd, Sean Rosenthal, Dr. Brad Thomas, Dr. Mark Bell, Dr. Kate Tobin McCartney, Dr. Yasmina Belgnaoui Boyd, Kevin Sousa MA, LMFT, Dr. Laurence May, Carissa Gallardo, LMFT, Dr. Erin Brewster, Dr. Doug Brown, Dr. Scott Brewster, Dr. Peter Ening, Dr. Michelle Lorenzen, Marty McSorely, Tom Seth, Matt and Joy Fuerbringer, Peff Eick, Bryan Ivie, Carl Henkel, Nancy Mason, Chris and Jessica McGee, 33 Pastor Paul Viggiano, Chelsea Rashaff, Randy Balik, Laura Sikora, Andrew Kastigar, Eric Fleury, Casey Pepe, Mark Eastman, Chio Bal docchi, Tome Baldocchi, Jeff and Alissa Miller, Aaron Boss, JayIin Motley, Landen Tuiaseseina, Alex Baik, James and Alexandra Howard, Andrew Igloi, Devon Burki,Megan Abrigo, Greg Faulkner, Jeff Dalis, John Nojima, Bill Boullianne, Greg Bohnert, Marc Walmer, Dave Wagner, Darin Salk, John Shapiro, Chris Walmer, Danny Boehie, Shawn Schafer, Kira Lanfre Brubaker, Ryan Wald, Margaret Sullivan, Carl Schneider, Jake Pike, Michael O'Donnell, John Thompson, Josh Nelson, Karl Bingemann, Matt Schneider, John Haigh, Jimmy Buono, Gary Mcpeak, Michael Voorhees, Martin Leikarts, Jayson Repko, Scott Frantz, Bobby Jones, Mindy, Czuleger, Dennis Duke Noor, Ralf Sorenson, Michael Mcavin, Reidar Nettleship, Chris Bald, Bill Clary, Jennifer Austin Ciauri, Jay Russell, Fernando Torres, Charlie Miller, William Glavin, Tim Ritter, Todd Tertian, Russell Schramm, Chris Barry, Adrian Acosta, Kim Foley -Barry, Eric Zucker, Mark Paaluhi, Becky Brown, Mike Bergeman, Tracy Hof, Steve Heib, John and Ligaya Guderian, Chris French, Kristen Walker Metropoulos, Troy Campbell, Buster Schwab, Jason and Nick Cerofeci, Trevor Ellis, Jon Mathosian, Erin Scanlon, Joel Aiello, Brent Frohoff, Chris and Ann Frohoff, Shannon Jaeger, Chris Bredesen Sr., Scott Cronick, Paul Hugoboom, Lisa Reed, John Stimpfig, Pamela Hedges-Hovland, Scott Sellars, David Ruderman, Anthony Beukema, Tommy Stiles, Raymond Gorospe, Scott Griest, Caroline Horne, Mona Judy, Guy and Michelle Bergstrom, Gus Bergstrom, John Fox, Carol Killeen, Rob Attwood, Josh Friedrich, Greg Mcewan, Tim O'connor, Rob Coward, Tamara Lentz, Rachel Pianin, Robert Benz, Michael Martin, Brigid Dowd, George Kilroy, Tom Mortimer, Mark Toumajian, Huw Evans, Morgan Sliff, Alex Abad, Greg Lloyd, Jessica Johnson Maimone, George McCarthy, Arcadia, Berjonneau, Ian Blackmore, Richard Egan, Dave Brock, Brittany Field, Harry Cartwright, Rachel Davis, Shawnee Hayes, Shana Green, Laryssa Mereszczak, Jerry Frutchman, Chloe Curtis, Brad and Anissa Bush, David Keane, Brett Austin, Walter Hastey, Dale and Katherine Smith, Tanner Smith, Jay and Brian na Findley, Brad Barez, Christi McCaverty, Jawad Cha bib, Sonny Che If, Kristin Douda Molina, Susan Post, Robert Enriquez, Mike Barrett, Niecia Staggs, Reno Ministrelli, Frank Stepczyk, Hogan Andrew, Melissa Mcgovern, Kimo Greene, Jan McCrea, Brian Kern, Shawn Papazian, Logan Johnson, Ken Crow, Sherry Saberty, Kelly Brennan, Joe Arancio, Yodi Richeson, Kristal Attwood, CeIi Franke, Wright Adaza, Phillip Sanchez,Barbara Fontana, Brad Gerber, Scott Daley, Le Valley Pattison, Bob Steib, Kim Back, Woody Henderson, David Adler, Autumn and Mark Raia, Joe Carr, Michael Wright, Randy Meistrell, Chris Hanemann, Keegan and Kevin Felix, Billy Del Riego, Brittany Estes, Dan and Kaarina Ortega, Kevin and Ashley Beukema, T.J. Miller, Bill Graw, Chris Icaza, Jamie and Mike Baligad, Greg Weisman, Bo Bridges, Becky Reid Innskeep, Janice Polizzotto, Courtney O'hara Unser, Kelsey Rose, Cecil and Sharon Ricks, Chris Druliner, Paul Carrera, Daron Forbes, Kevin and Shelby Barry, Joe Anderson, Ted Dodd, Mike Ninnis, Jeff DaIis, Allen Duran, Grant Carlson, Libby Pfeiffer, Richard Podgurski Jr., Mitch and Erin Wasden, Kayce Matthess, Rick Shaw, Mark Donalson, Corey Matthess, Matt Hilling, Earl Liberty, Nick Ballard, Amy Sherman Coordt, Tom Hext, Jason Lennon, Travis Mcdonald, Todd Coordt, Jon Mesko, Raffe Paulis, Lee Legrande, Bette Mower, Scott and Stacy Rusher, Maiia Rusher, Dave and Donna Rusher, Robb, Noelle and Shane Stroyke, Noel Parrish, Regina Freitas, Sarah Stratton, Greg Noyes, Bill Hansard, Mia Caruso, Jaynes Cresap, Kathryn Robinson, Megan Mcb ride, Tiffany Clyne, Stacy Mattarocci, Dana Mcfarland, Bob Samuelson, Katherine Hatzikian, Dave Behar, Ed Quinn, Dottie Stimpson, Lisa Gallien, Ed McCall, Lisa Newman, Gustavo Rocha, Kyle Daniels, Pete and Renee Indelicato, Dan Polizzotto, Richard Nelson, Paul Repetti, David Jacobson, Lynn Pepe, Tania Thiele, Robert DeAurora, Paul and Jess MeiIs, Jim and Nancy Miller, Mike Kantor, Dave and Michelle Anderson, Lindsay Weems, Ree Lalji and Gregg Thomson, Josh Leroy, Peter Rathje E.M.T., Kristin Douda Molina, Brett Rochlitz, Nick and Chelsea Schneider, Dave Meck, Mike Ashenfelter, Fernando Torres, Race Munger, Joel Saltzman, Dash Michaels, Jim Graham, Jenny Losson Haskell, Carie Boyce, Sonny Azrie1, Jailyn Matthews, Amanda Amberson Freeman, Gray Davis, Pat and Holly McLaughlin, Shawnae Jebbia, Katrina Zawojski, Fernando and Ellen Fayzano, James Kastigar, David, Epperley, Samara Friedman, John Herndon, Carol Clark, Mark Vidal, Adam Malovani, David Bohnert, Tim Brewster, Kim Kamick, Kevin Komick, Evan Wollenberg, Gariin Smith, Kristen Anthony Smith, George McCarthy, Kyle and Sue Brown, Darin and Lori Miller, Gracie Miller, Brittany Field, Kristi Robinson Eskenazi, Annie Seawright, Jim and Jen Lindberg, Vance Scott, Patricia Lane, Robert Lane, Jahn Lane, Nikki Lane, Christi Lane, Bruce Lenon, Rab Desantis, Aria na and Bob Marcoulier, Mireia Bustamante, Dave Danhi, Wesley Kaneshiro, Noble Smith, Tierny and Casey 34 Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:42 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active Recreation Request From: Molly GreubeI <mollygreubel @gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation Request [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I'm ern aiIing to request that the beaches stay open to those participating in active recreation - walking, running, swimming, surfing. I'm staying at my parents home in Lida Island during quarantine and the open beaches have helped me stay sane and healthy during this time. I've been going on runs and surfing with my sisters, all the while maintaining a safe distance from other pedestrians. I know the city has come under scrutiny from other areas that have closed down their beaches but if we can find a way to keep it Open far those who live in Newport it would be greatly appreciated for residents who don't have a yard. The beach is part of our home and I kindly request that you stay strong amid criticism and allow residents to have access. Thank you! Molly 35 Mulvey, Jenni#er From: Rieff, Kim Seat: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:42 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open for active recreation please ----- Original Message ----- From: Chad Smith ¢chad.smite@gmaii.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:22 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov;> Subject: Keep beaches open for active recreation please [EXTERNAL EMAILI DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council Please keep beaches open} for active recreation. The spirit of this community will be hurt without people being able to safely use the beaches for recreation like surfing and running Thank You, Chad M. Smith 714-717-4768 36 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Andy Haumersen <andyhaumersen@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:22 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Officials, As I understand it, you are going to meet tomorrow to discuss closing the beaches. I wanted to offer my two cents. While I agree that shutting down the beaches will heap people remain "socially distant", I don't think a 100% ban is necessary and will only result in congestion at other places around cities. What I'd like to recommend is to instead enforce a no "sitting on the beach" policy. You must be on the beach as a form of exercise whether that's walking, running, surfing, or swimming. Otherwise, you're not permitted on the beach. As a basic human right, I think people should be allowed to exercise their right to exercise and the beach offers one of the biggest pieces of real estate to do so. When you shit that down, people will be congested an sidewalks, narrow streets, etc and that will simply make it mote congested in a smaller space. It's also more dangerous as people will now be running/walking along the streets amongst the cars in order to exercise. I'm addition, if city officials and resources are going to be patrolling the beaches anyway, you might as weII monitor people sitting vs. every single person that tries to get on the beach. I hope you make the right decision and allow people to get their exercise in one of the most expansive areas these cities have to offer. Thanks, Andy Sent from my mobile office 37 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Andy Ziska <andyziska@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it concerns, I heard tomorrow you are having a meeting regarding closing down the beach for possibly 3 weeks, I am requesting to keep the beach dosed but open for active recreation only. I live at 314 35 St and cannot thank you enough for allowing me to enjoy the beach thus far. I completely understand the concern of spreading the virus. As an active surfer in the community it has been a blessing to have the ability to surf and run on the beach to have my own space to relieve stress during this difficult time. Thank you for your consideration! Best regards, Andy Ziska Sent from my Whone 38 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer: Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: beaches and other outdoor rec From: Bronwen newcott Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:40:23 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: beaches and other outdoor rec [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Oo NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City, Thanks for all the careful thought you are giving to our community as you consider how best to keep us safe. we are hopeful that rather than closing beaches, more and more outdoor venues (city tennis courts etc) will open! Our curve is flattened, and though we know we want it to stay flattened, being parents of kids we believe we saw COVID-19 blow through here in January. Thank you for your help and hard work! Bronwen Newcott ww"v] ulupacimWossspot.cum 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures in Newport -----Original Message ----- From: Tanner Payne <tannerpayne54@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:19 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounc11@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures in Newport [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am a local resident here in Newport Beach, and I believe we should keep our beaches open to recreational use! I believe its positive far the mental and physical health of our residents. Thank you for reading. Kind Regards, Tanner Payne 42 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Do Not Close Down Newport Beath From: Katherine Smith <kaatherinesmiith@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:17 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Do Not Close Down Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, Regarding the recent news that the city council may be shutting down Newport's beaches in May, I beg you to reconsider. Although I acknowledge the outrageous spectacle of the overcrowded beaches this past week, please understand there are other options than a full closing. It would be much appreciated for the council to recognize that this event was caused by ignorant citizens who hang out with whoever they want whenever they want. I even witnessed a large group ride their hikes over closed signs at the wedge to be able to get to the beach, and that is the kind of entitled culture that needs to be addressed. Yet the people running, walking their dogs, and surfing in the waters are not the issue. The issue is in the people who break every code and just lay on any beach with their friends even thought they are closed. In order to increase the health and happiness of many of Newport's residents, I ask that you keep the beaches open for recreational activities, and to not allow the activities that could cause the virus to spread such as sunbathing, barbecuing, and sitting at the beach with friends. These typically happen in close quarters with people other than their intermediate family or roommates while exercise can be enjoyed while being sociaPy distanced and staying healthy. Thank you for your time and dedication to protecting each individual that desires to appreciate Newport's beaches. Katherine Smith 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach shutdown From: Brock Butlett <brock@wfgwestinc.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:17 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach shutdown [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open! This is one of the last activities we have. Virtually everything has been shutdown and people need something to hold onto. While beaches should be closed to sun bathers and large gatherings, surfing, running, walking and other exercises pose no more risk than going to your local markets for groceries, essentials, etc. Please do not let covid-1.9 consume everything and dictate how we live our lives. We are bigger than this and this too shall pass. Let the beaches remain open and have it act as an example of our liberties as Americans! Please I beg!!!! Brock Butlett r � � Radio Website --cnneet Reclues: 44 FINAKOAL GROUP WESr .1n 1147E 0--", 1 r.•— P: (714) 617-4394 F: (714) 617.4078 Mulvey, Jennifer Frorn: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:39 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active Recreation -----Original Message ----- From. Cory Guy <coryjguy@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newport beachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation )EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please consider keeping the beaches open to active recreation such as walking, surfing swimming, etc. It is a vital part of folks mental health in a time when we all appreciate access to mother nature's resources (while being responsible and continuing to practice social distancing). Thank you in advance for the consideration. Cory Guy Newport Beach Resident (714) 313-0075 Sent from my Whone 48 Mulvey, Jennifer From: RiefF, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:39 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure/ Surfing --Original Message ----- From: Adam Heigis raheigis@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:13 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure/ Surfing IEXTERNAL EMAILI DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hey guys, I know we need to take this virus seriously and all, but if you do decide to close the beach please allow surfers to continue surfing. When we surf we rarely come closer than 6 feet to each other just purely out of respect. I urge you to think about all of the local people that this affects and how this would look as a city to the people that pay good money to live in this great city for the reason of using the beach. Thanks, Adam 61( Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:39 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open for active recreation -----Original Message ----- From: Giovanni Rios <gioriosman@hotmaiLcom> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:12 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject. Keep beaches open for active recreation (EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern I am a local surfer of Newport and agree that beaches should be shut down for non active recreation because this past weekend was insane more people than on a regular summer day and no one was practicing social distance. At least when we are out in the water we keep our distance and maintain social distancing all the time. 51 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Kerry Pettis <kerrypettis@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:12 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep beaches open. I am a Iifefong resident of Newport. I run down to the beach every Saturday and 5unday. It's the only time I leave the house besides going to the grocery store:. Thank you for reading. Kerry Pettis Sent from my Whone 52 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open for Active Recreation From: Daniel Russell Erusse11d806@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:11 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open for Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, We are respectfully writing to ask that you all would consider shutting the beaches to picnicking and loitering but still allowing active recreation such as jogging and surfing. We have appreciated your policies so far and understand the necessity of amending them with the crowds that flocked to the beach over the weekend. Sincerely, Daniel and the rest of the Russell Family, 53 Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beach open only for surfing. -----Original Message ----- From: Cesar Castellon <castellon.cesar@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2029 8:09 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beach open only for surfing. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, I'm a 39 year old who loves to surf. Surfing is not just a fun activity but it's part of my nature, allows me to relax, get away from the craziness around us and allows me to work on my health through exercise. Please consider keeping the beach open ONLY for surfing, walking, Jogging and any active exercise. DO NOT ALLOW sunbathing, picnic, or any type of gathering. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sent from my iPhone 54 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't close the beaches From: Elijah Pangrazio <epangrazio@waldorfschool.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:07 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't close the beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The beaches are one of the few outlets still available to local residents. People need to get outside. It is not heafthy to be inside all day. Don't close the beaches. Please Elijah 55 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Beach closure From: Casey Goodman <goodman.casey.a@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:07 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good evening, I am a practicing geriatric physician in Orange County. I do not believe that closing the ocean to recreational activity will have any significant impact on the transmission or prevention of COVID-19. Prevent loitering and gathering of crowds. Do not prevent activity #ike walking or jogging or surfing, these activities naturally encourage social distancing as these activities are not conducive to being close to others near you. Thank you for your consideration. Casey Goodman, MD 56 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Quest Issues - Beach Closures From: Jim A'Hearn < ahearn@tr1pre.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:19 AM To: Quest <quest@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Quest Issues - Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not close the beaches on weekends. James M. A'Heam Senior Vice President - Finance Thompson National Properties, ULC P.O. Box 11768 Santa Ana, CA 92711 Office: (714) 656-0600, ext. 192 Cell: (949)870-8750 Lahearn cvtn.pLe.corn Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep our beaches open! -----Original Message ----- From: Sterling Coberly <sterling_coberly@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:59 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov5 Subject: Please keep our beaches open! [EXTERNAL EMAPL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Newport Beach City Council, First of all, thank you guys for doing everything you can to keep our beaches open as long as they have been and keeping out city safe! I am sixteen years o!d and attend Newport Harbor High School, and one of my biggest passions is surfing. I think that it is crucial that we keep our beaches open, and only allow active recreation, for as long as possible to help maintain the psychical and mental wetl being of the surfers of Newport. Surfing is now one of the only safe ways to work out, social distance, and quickly escape the crazy reality that we are all currently living in. Please do everything you can to keep the beach open! Thank you, Sterling Coberly Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please allow active recreation -----Original Message ----- From: steven silvis <stevosilvis@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:58 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please allow active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear council members, Im proposing you don't close the beaches and only allow active recreation moving forward. Stay stoked. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kinn Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9;04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Surf- Crowded Beaches From: Taylor Roberts rtayiorrobertspaige@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:57 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Surf- Crowded Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom It May Concern: As a Newport Beach local and Peninsula Point resident, the topic of closing down the beaches has been a heavy brought up in multiple conversations in my household. My name is Taylor Roberts and I'm a 17 -year-old college student at Paint Lama Nazarene University. Being on the Peninsula during this quarantine there is little way for me to exercise or get my energy out, with the boardwalk closed for running and the sidewalks filled with people, my main form of exercise comes from surfing. I have noticed the increasing amounts of people coming to Newport to enjoy a "beach day", hard to find parking, little sand space to social distance, and bikes everywhere on the roads. Surfing during this time has been great! I feel comfortable in the water with enough space not to fear obtaining the virus. With the ocean open it has been the greatest joy and blessing of this time for me! I do not think that surfing is in any way a threat. San Diego County and San Clemente have reopened their ocean waters because there is now little fear that surfing can do any harm. I heavily support no sunbathing, no picnicking, no loitering. I think that it also should be considered to not allow this on weekdays because it has gotten out of hand. I request that surfing, jogging, walking, and swimming to be allowed. Thank you for your time, Taylor Roberts Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep Our Beach Open From: Adam Craine rahcraine@crimson.ua.edua Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:57 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep Our Beach Open [EXT-ERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Please allow us to continue to use the Beach for active recreation. That puts noone in harms way and still allows people away to destress and stay healthy physically and mentally in this trying time Mulvey, Jenni>Fer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:03 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Request to Keep Beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: Andrew Sklover <sklover.andrew@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:56 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gova Subject: Request to Keep Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Andrew Sklover, and I am emailing the Newport Beach City Council to request to keep beaches open for Active Recreation while practicing social distancing. Thank you. Andrew Sklover Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:03 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Concerned Citizen - Beach Closures Alternative From: Joseph O'Leary <youlovelj@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:55 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Concerned Citizen - Beach Closures Alternative [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi I am writing in regards to a vote that is to be taken into to consideration to shut the beaches down on the weekends. As a citizen and one who more often than not uses the beaches simp#y as a place to get come exercise and then get home, I would love to suggest a better way to go about this. Myself and many other residents and citizens of this community would be more than happy to have some restrictions in regards to the activities taking place down on our beaches. Gatherings, tents, picnic blankets, fishing and social gathering on the sand and shore should be prohibited during those weekends perhaps. Running, jogging, walking, surfing, swimming and general exercise should have some guidelines and be allowed if the rules are being followed. PLEASE DONT JUST BLANKET CLOSE THE BEACHES. I know that is the easier thing to do, however it wouldnt be fair the ones who actually don't take advantage of the situation and truly respect and care for our beaches and our community. Let's set and follow so,e basic guidelines that allow the beaches to be accessed yet not for anything other than recreational exercise. Maybe for the time being it would help to ask that laying out to get sun and parking on the beach with blankets, callers and sand toys could be prohibited until we get through this. There is a middle ground that would be the best and I hope we can get there. How can I help ? A concerned citizen, U O'Leary youlovel'@icloud.com Happy Day. Love, U @youlovelj IF Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:02 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures -----Original Message ----- From: Erich Hanxleden <ehanxleden@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 8:52 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear city council, If beach closures are on the table for the weekends of May, I would like to ask that you allow persons in Newport Beach to maintain active recreation at our beaches, i.e. walk, run, surf. Loitering, sunbathing, congregating and picnicking in large groups on the beaches can be curtailed while those who are participating in fitness exercises maintaining appropriate social distancing measures can continue. Thank you for your time, A concerned Newport Beach resident 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:02 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Active Recreation Please for beaches From: robert delfino <rde1fino7@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:52 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation Please for beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good evening, Completely understand the need to reduce crowds at the beaches. Please start with an active recreation policy before closing the beaches entirely. Surfing and other exercise at the beach has made it much easier for coping with the challenges posed by COVID-19. Thanks nt from Yahoo Mail for )Phone 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: [SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] Keep Beaches for active use only From: H Guevara <mr.hguevara@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: [SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] Keep Beaches for active use only [EXTERNAL EMAIL] 00 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council member, I am a resident of Huntington Beach, and have dealt with the same overcrowding of our beaches, But being able to use the beach for surfing and other activities have been a savior during this pandemic. Many residents here, HB, and your city have expressed an idea to close beaches for any type of loitering or "hanging out" and keep it open for active use, i.e. surfing, biking, swimming, etc. Please consider this an option and I hope my city of Huntington Beach follows suit. Sincerely, Hendrik 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Access From: Harry Lyles <harrytroiselyles@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:15 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, We are living in unprecedented times. But these are the times when a community has to come together. As a waterman and member of the greater Orange County area, I urge your council members to NOT close our precious ocean to surfing. It is understandable to deny beach access to help flatten the covid19 curve were congregation like the bike paths and open sand areas occurs. But please consider keeping the water open as social distancing is not an issue for water recreational. Even the center of disease control has stated that contracting the virus through large bodies of water is extremely unlikely: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/water.html Please tame this information into consideration and thank you for your time. Your Taxpayer, Harry Lyles Sent from Gmaii Mobile 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2024 9:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: Rob Tucker <roberttucker909S@gmai1.corn> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:45 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAI LI DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, Please keep the Newport beaches open for active recreation. Thanks, Rob WA Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach/ocean closure -----Original Message ----- From: Luke lounello <lukelounellol@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach/ocean closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL} DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I am also a Newport Beach resident and surfer and I would like to see our ocean remain opened. I think we should follow San Diego's decision and leave the beaches open for walking, running, and surfing but enforce no hanging out and loitering on the beach. There was a concerning amount of people on our Beaches this past weekend coming from out of town in large groups and showed no respect for social distancing. By only having the beaches opened for active recreation we will reduce the mass amount of people coming from out of town which will help stop the spread of COV ID -19 while still allowing Newport residents to enjoy the beach for exercise and surfing. Thank you Sent from my Phone ?o Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:59 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our beaches open! From: angela fivemarketinggroup.com <angela@fivemarketinggroup.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:41 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our beaches open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep our beaches open! At least for locals only. We pay a lot in taxes to live by the beach, we should be able to enjoy it. Let the sick and ofd stay home. Don't penalize the people that don't give a shit or already had it. Our bodies aur choice) [A Angela Mirabella I FIVE MARKETING GROUP angela@fivemarketinggroup.com Direct: + 949 466 9857 WWW.FIVEMARKETINGGROUP.COM f SKYPE: fivemarketing View Angela's Linkedin www. studentre new. co m [A 26 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 4:11 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep the ocean open -----Original Message ----- From: Matt Wirta <Matt.Wirta@laaco.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:10 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep the ocean open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, Please keep your ocean open for water enthusiasts. To make everyone suffer because of a few bad people is not the American way. if you must, close the sand for lying around but the water is the only place I can relax and surf. I have been surfing in Newport for over 40 years and punishing the few actual wave riders because of the irresponsible actions by some sun bathers is upsetting. The ocean cleanses my body and soul and there is nothing that can replace that feeling. As the saying goes: "Only a surfer knows the feeling". Please don't take that away from us. Matt Wirta Associate Manager Storage West -Orange County Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:35 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open the beaches From: Charles Whiso nant «whiso nant@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:34 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open the beaches [EXT'ERNAL EMAIL] aQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Gentlemen and Mesdames. As a resident and property owner in Newport Beach, I encourage you to open the beaches and to take reasonable steps to reopen businesses. I have reviewed a much data as I can find on the virus that causes Covid-19, and the bulk of the data does not support the steps we are taking. Charles Whisonant Newport Hills Dr W Newport Beach, CA 92660 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach openings -----Original Message ----- From: Yorba Home Email <tlyorba@gci.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:37 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: tony yorba <avyorba1954@gmail.com> Subject: Beach openings [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not close down the beaches again. We residents need a place to get outside and walk or ride bikes. I understand that there is an emergency vote tonight because the beaches were inundated with crowds last week when the beaches opened. Set rules with masks, social distancing and if you do not live here don't come here. Locals should be able to walk on the beach, boardwalks and piers. Don't go Backwards, please. RoII backs should only be done if hospitals are getting hit hard and people are dying in massive numbers. It's time to open things back up. Newport Beach Home Owner Antonio Yorba Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:45 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please leave OPEN Newport Beaches but continue to close and limit parking -----Original Message ----- From: Cari Zylstra <c1zy1stra1@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:17 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Leave OPEN Newport Beaches but continue to close and limit parking [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi! Please continue to leave the beaches open!!!! As a 25 year resident of the city, my family and I walk/run or surf all the time. It has been our saving grace during this crazy time. We exercise 4-5 times a week down there. I do think whatever you can do to limit parking on the peninsula, bal boa island and CDM so that neighborhoods aren't overrun like this past weekend would be great? If you absolutely have to please just close on the weekends. So many people from LA came down this past weekend and the infection rate is so much higher there. We need to keep our Newport family safe. Is there anyway to limit it to Newport residents only? Thanks for your consideration. Cari Zylstra Port Street resident Sent from my iPhone 70 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:42 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport City Beaches - Suggestion following bad Press Attachments: Newport Beach Socia! Distancing Proposal 5chematic.docx From: Katrina Wallace <katrinaiwallace@grnail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:54 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Fwd: Newport City Beaches - Suggestion following bad Press [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council Members, First, I would like to thank you for the hard work in dealing with the continued pandemic situation, in doing your very best to make decisions to keep our community safe. Thank you for allowing our city beaches to remain open this past weekend. I realize you are facing backlash on this decision and wanted to offer some possible meet -in -the -middle options, that may (hopefully) make Gov. Newsom happier and reduce the negative press coverage. I went to the North side of Newport beach Friday and Saturday and it was slightly crowded, but most people around me were staying 6-10 feet apart from others (which I think is standard beach etiquette anyhow) and appeared to be (mostly) family members and/or close friends/relatives playing games like Frisbee or corn -hole, where they were — 10 feet apart in the games, as well. 1 realize ALL people were not 6-10 feet apart at ail times, however... What if, instead of closing the beach aver the weekends, we implemented indicator flags placed every 10 feet across the "soft" sand (un -impacted by tides, of course), with posted limits of the rules ji.e. # of people allowed in each "spot")? The police are there driving up and down and can enforce verbally if anyone is not listening. The in-between spaces can be ut0ized for walking to/from the water or entrances and for police/fire/lifeguard vehicles. Perhaps the water should be the lifeguards' responsibility to make announcements regarding maintaining social distance within the water, unless it is a parent/guardian and child situation. They were making various announcements Saturday, which proved to be successful. 1 would also suggest each space in front of the lifeguard towers be opened up (blocked off from people) to enable the lifeguards to pull their fire/guard trucks forward, as needed, in case of emergency situations. It is noteworthy that the helicopter presence (surveillance) was quite intimidating and perhaps not ideal for our community members, only to see the whole purpose of their flights were to increase the "threat" of shutting the beaches down, after a weekend of some level of freedom and families having a place to get out of the house finally! As an MPH in Epidemiology (Boston University), I have an educated opinion on the entire matter.Within the narrow scope of deciding to open or close beaches, I believe residents should be permitted to go outside to the beach (with city parking meters available) to enjoy a day out in the sun; surfing, fishing, running, playing, swimming and enjoying the sun - all of which are good for our mental and physical health, which is essential in a time like this. Suicide, domestic violence, child abuse, neglect and molestation rates are increasing with the stay-at-home order, which also create additional hardships across our community; officers of law and healthcare systems. Not to mention, the sun mediates Vitamin D synthesis, which boosts our (sheltered) immune systems, helps battle depression, and kills viruses, not to mention may alleviate some of the issues at ha me people are experiencing. If people can show they are willing to cooperate with distancing themselves with 10x10 spaces, each 6-10 feet apart, we can all safely enjoy the outdoors, while respecting the ordinances, as advised by local public health officials. It would only take stakes with flags on them and signage for the weekend at each entrance, letting people know the rules. Attached is my schematic, for a visual. I hope you find this information useful. I remain available for any follow-up and would be happy to assist in any way I ca n. Thank you, Kindest Regards, Katrina Wallace, MPH (617) 771-1663 Kindest Regards, Katrina Wallace "In a world full of people, only some want toffy. isn't thatcrony?!" - Seal - v o 1L. -ntrance: iign to ndicate iew socialDistancing-ules 100) Walkway Entrance: C-11- Sign to ndicate 'iew social listancing ,ules Walkway 0 0 Walkway Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:49 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Our Beaches From: Scott Albrecht <saIbrecht@gsaattorneys.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:48 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Our Beaches (EXTERNAL EMAIL] DQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council: I write to you concerning your meeting and vote tomorrow concerning the potential closure of our beaches. As a resident of more than 17 years and an avid surfer, my family of four are strongly opposed to the potential closure of our beaches. The City of Newport, Newport Fire Department, Lifeguards and Police have been doing a fantastic job of regulating the safe utilization of our beaches during this difficult CQVID Closure. There is no reason to change. If anything, less drastic measures than a wholesale closure of the beaches is justified so that our local citizens can continue to enjoy our resource. San Diego implemented a great program today of prohibiting sunbathing and gathering, only permitting running/surfing swimming/exercise. That would be a good solution and compromise if the City desires to change its current course. But closing it altogether only serves to punish our community. Regards, C,RI-IN, STEEL .ALE R[CI IT, LLP Scott Albrecht 19800 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 1000 Irvine, CA 92612-2433 Phone: (949) 253-0004 Fax: (949) 263-OOOS s al b.rec h tC7gs aattg rn gys . c o Irl `Think Green Please only print this email when necessary. IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, please be advised that this communication is not intended to provide any U_5. federal tax advice, and that any U.S. federal tax advice perceived to be contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used or relied upon, and cannot be used or relied upon. for rhe purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, of (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Confidentiality Notice: This message contains information that may be confidential and privilegedunless you are the addressee (a+' authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the is Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7.32 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Thank you! From: Bill Allen <ballen@balleninvestments.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:39 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Thank you! [EXMRNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, 1 am a 23 year resident of Newport Beach and live in the Harbor Cove development across the street from the Police Department. The reason I am emaiIing today is that I wanted to thank you for the "light touch" that you have exhibited in your decision making during this virus pandemic. I am talking about decisions like keeping the back bay bike path's open, the subdued police presence around the city and the keeping of the beaches open (with restrictions on parking and access). I think altogether you have struck a nice balance between caution and common sense in the way you have managed things. Thank you and good job on that! I know that you have a big decision to make tomorrow about whether to keep the beaches open or not. And I am sure you are getting a lot of pressure, not the least of which is from our Governor, to demonstrate responsible leadership and close the beaches to help "do your part" to stem the spread of this terrible virus. That said I hope that you do not cave into that pressure. And the reason why is because if you undertake a logical analysis of the "facts" it does not support a decision like that and I wanted to succinctly explain why. I am in the finance business and regularly make forecasts and projections based on statistics and probability. My son has a masters degree in computational finance from MIT. Together we built a forecasting model that starts with the number of deaths, which along with hospitalizations, are the only observable facts that can be relied on to generate accurate forecasts about the virus. It uses the same statistical methodology that the University of Washington Health Institute is using in their models to inform the White House. What the model shows is that the lockdowns were probably warranted in certain geographic regions starting in mid to late March due to the fact that the growth in the death rates was very high in the 25%-35% range which meant that the deaths were doubling every 2-3 days. Now 5 weeks later the growth in the deaths rates on a National, State of California and County of LA basis are down to the 3%-4% range and dropping about 1% every day. Soon they will be negative. The "social distancing" and "flattening the curve" is working! However what they have learned since the lockdowns began is that there's not a definitive correlation between the timing and duration of the lockdowns and the ultimate mortality rate that a region suffers. Italy and Spain were the first European Countries to lock their populations down by weeks and they suffered the highest fatalities per capita than any other country. New York and California locked their states down within a day or two of each other and New York has suffered 21 times more deaths per capita than California. The reason is because the virus mortality rate is more highly correlated with 1) the density of people in a given city, 2) how unhealthy they are and 3) their utilization of mass transit systems --then they are to the timing and duration of the lockdowns. New York has 21 times more fatalities than California because New York has a much higher percentage of unhealthy people, all crammed together in high density housing and all using an extensive mass transit subway system ---not because of the differences in the lockdowns! And the same factors are why Orange County and particularly the beach cities like Newport Beach have so few deaths attributed to the virus. It's not because of the lockdowns ---it's because in those areas there are a lot of heathy people, living in a low density housing setting, with access to high quality health care. It's not the lockdowns! And that's why a review of this type of data—not to mention common sense ---supports the easing of the lockdown restrictions in areas like Orange County and Newport Beach. And they should focus on the two areas where people are suffering the most—recreational pursuits for their mental health and small business owners who are losing their livelihoods. I know that you are not in control over the latter but you do control access to recreational opportunities. You collectively have an opportunity to make a "fact based" decision that will show true leadership and hopefully inform our State decision makers that a "one size fits all" solution to the virus pandemic will not optimize the outcomes for anyone. And please do not buy into the argument that just because we are "safe" here in Newport Beach that we have an obligation to keep others "safe" by closing our beaches to prevent the spread of the virus to other areas that may not be as fortunate as we are. These Dr driven "models" that track the disease and are being used to justify these types of actions are not working! It's because there are so many asymptomatic people that they don't know how many have the virus which is the variable that drives their models. The statistical models like the University of Washington's use a different methodology that "fits" the deaths to a "curve" and then forecasts "backward" the number of people infected. These models suggest that there are at least 30 times more people infected with the virus then those "confirmed by testing". That means there are 30 million Americans that have been infected by the virus no the 1 million that have been "confirmed through testing". And it also means the virus is 30 times less lethal than the "experts" have been saying it is. This has been confirmed in two recent studies ---by USC/County of LA and Stanford/City of Santa Clara. And very soon they are going to conclude that if you are a healthy person, from a statistical standpoint, the virus is not likely to be lethal to you. And we are all going to be exposed to it at some point according to the "experts". The whole "flatten the curve" strategy assumed everyone would be infected ---but the lockdowns were needed to keep the hospitals from being overwhelmed. That didn't happen—just the opposite as a matter of fact! The hospitals are empty. And now the "goal posts" for the justifications of the lockdowns are being moved from "preserving hospital capacity" to one where we need to "protect the vulnerable" from the virus. But it is immoral to "quarantine" the 99% of the healthy people that are not at risk to protect a tiny minority of the population that from a probability standpoint will likely "pass away" by the end of the year if not sooner. The virus is accelerating trends and consistent with that it "pulls deaths forward". Given that It makes more sense at this point to quarantine the "vulnerable" people and have the balance of the population practice "social distancing" until the pandemic passes then to "lock everyone down" for months at a time which will lead to unintended consequences that are potentially far more damaging to the population than the virus itself. Thank you for the opportunity to share my opinion and good luck with your decision! 2 Regards, Bill Allen 906 Spring Tide Drive Newport Beach, Ca 92660 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Surfing is active recreation From: happy cruzer <happycruzer@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportheachca.gov> Subject: Surfing is active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As someone who can't run due to injury I rely on surfing as my exercise. Please allow surfing. Andreas Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: No beach/ocean closures -----Original Message ----- From: Brittany Barger <brittanybarger@gmaiLcom> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:03 PM To: Dept - City Councif <CityCouncil@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: No beach/ocean closures IEXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am a resident of Newport Beach and am sincerely asking you not to close any beaches or oceans. As this is my home, it is where I get my walking and exercise and it should be a resource that continues to be available to local residents. I was down at Corona Del Mar state beach Fri -Sun and observed that everyone was fallowing social distancing practices and was respectful. There is no evidence that COVID-19 spreads when out in nature. Please do not take the nature we pay good money to five near us taken away from us. Respectfully, Brittany Barger, M.A. LMFT #94167 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: O'Neill, William Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:21 PM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: Fwd: Keep Newport's beaches open Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.new ort,beachca. ov covid19 to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. Begin forwarded message: From: Catherine Bartz <cbartz99@gmail.com> Date: April 27, 2020 at 2:19:25 PM PDT To: °'Dixon, Diane" <ddNon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Avery, Brad" <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>, "Duffield, Duffy" <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>, "Muldoon, Kevin" <kmuldoon@newport beach ca. gov>, "Brenner, joy" <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>, "O'Neill, William" rwoneiil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Newport's beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon, I'm writing to encourage you to continue to keep Newport Beaches open for the physical and mental wellness of the people of our city. I have seen the news coverage and understand the need for debate. However, closing access will only increase this crisis and will force a great number of people into smaller spaces as we seek outdoor exercise. In addition, it's well documented that being outdoors boosts mood and staying inside in isolation increases addiction, depression and many other mental health issues. If a compromise must be reached, then perhaps the beaches be closed during weekends to discourage people from travelling here from outside our community. -1-hank you for your consideration. Catherine Bartz 20+ year homeowner on Port Carlisle Place Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:46 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Opening Business From: Tom Bazacas <nbacbazacas@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Opening Business [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am one of the owners of the Newport Beach Athletic Club, we have been in Newport for 49 years and would like to continue. Understanding the immediate reaction to the virus and the models presented I didn't have a problem being closed for one month. Now with the latest information it is time for our City Council to step up and protect the businesses in our city. You can watch the highlights of The Revolution on Fox from last night and you can view these two Kern County doctors review the data in a non-political way. You need to do your homework and make decisions that protect the people and the economical health of our city. If our constitutional rights continued to be violated I have a number friends who all grew up here like myself that will pursue legal actions if necessary. Sincerely, Tom Bazacas Tom Bazacas "NBAC Functional Fitness" Newport Beach Athletic Club 1367 Avocado Ave Newport Beach, Ca (949) 644-8914 http://www.nbac.us 65 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:47 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep Our Beaches Open to Recreation From: Clayton Beaver <claytonraybeaver@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep Our Beaches Open to Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Our entire family hopes that you keep the beaches open to the public for walking, jogging and surfing, Those activities are much less harm than the beach loitering that happened this last weekend. Stay safe and stay healthy. Thank you for your service to the community. -Clayton Beaver 51 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:21 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Reopening Orange County's Economy _----Original Message ----- From: Debbie Bergstrom rdebbie7b@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:12 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Reopening Orange County's Economy [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern; I am a resident of Newport Beach and ask politely that you please reopen all businesses immediately without stipulations. Governor Newsom's guidelines do not make sense for Orange County. There is an overwhelming amount of data that supports Orange County's economy should be reopened. No stipulations on wearing masks No stipulations on wearing gloves No sanitizing spritzer No special hours No occupancy maximums No special direction of travel No age restrictions No REGULATIONS! PIease protect our Constitutional rights and let the people, not the overreaching government, decide if they want to patronize these businesses. Keep beaches open too! Stop all this nonsense! Best, Debbie Bergstrom 101 Corsica Drive Newport Beach Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10;30 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW; Please Open Newport Beach and Leave Beaches Openll From: Evelyn Best Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10;29:40 PM {UTC -08:40} Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Please Open Newport Beach and Leave Beaches Open! I [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Our city and county numbers do not justify the continued lockdown of our city's citizens. We need to get back to work and back on our feet and feed our families and resume our personal liberties to make smart decisions to protect ourselves and our families as we see fit as reasonable, thinking adults. If we don't start significant efforts to reopen by Friday, the civil disobedience will feed into social unrest. This is avoidable. Now that we have achieved a significant increase in testing and the risk has proven to be statistically far less fatal than previously thought (0 SC, Stanford, NY studies all concur) continuing with crippling our economy is unjustifiable. Thank you for your courage to look at the reality of this situation and do the right thing. Evelyn Best P. S. I was at the beach this weekend and we were very clear of anyone else, way more than 6 six feet at all times. Photos can be doctored and skewed, but all the drone footage tells the whole story. Please don't buy into the hype. Lifeguards we spoke with ail agreed that people were keeping their distance. 14 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Please Keep Newport Beach Beaches Open!!! From: Brooke Bismack 4bbismack@Ibusd.org> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:01 PM To. Dept - City Council <CityCounci!newportbeachca.gov7 Subject: Please Keep Newport Beach Beaches Open!?! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK sinks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knew the content is safe. To Whom This May Concern, I am a kindergarten teacher teaching from home. I live one block from the beach. Please think of the residents that do not have a patio, backyard, porch, etc. I am working from home and the beach is my backyard. It was so busy with tourists this weekend that I felt uncomfortable to even go for a walk in the neighborhood for some fresh air. I agree, either reopen surrounding beaches or have residents show a valid id or bill to enter the peninsula. The beach should not be closed to residents. it seems like it would be easier on our first responders as well. Place officers at the entrance of Balboa and PCH and Newport Blvd at PCH versus having to add additional officers on the Peninsula for crowd control on the weekends. There were so many sirens because this weekend because there were so many people visiting. Our first responders are already dealing with enough with Covid-19 on their hands. They do not need to be responding to calls because the peninsula is overcrowded. I am following the "stay home" ordinance. If people don't stay near their homes and we cannot close the peninsula at the two main access points, please consider pulling people over and asking for identification. People all over are being issued $1,000 fines for being in areas that are not close to home or for being in areas for essential business. Add that to the blinking sign entering the peninsula. .."Beach Parking is Closed, Stay Home, $1,000 fines issued." I plea for my mental health, please keep the beaches open! Thank you for listening! Brooke Bismack MS, Reading Kindergarten Teacher Top of the World Elementary "Teachers shoot for the moon and land their students among the stars." Laguna Beach Unified School District Website I Twdter I Faoebpok This email communication and any attachments, including documents, files, or previous email messages, constitute electronic communications within the scope of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USCA 2510 et aI. This ern ail communication may contain non-public, confidential or legally privileged information intended for the sole use of the designated recipient{s}. The unauthorized and intentional interception, use, copy or disclosure of such information, or attempt to do so, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful under applicable laws. If you have received this ernail communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete the original email from your system. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:50 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure From: scott braga <scottmbraga@gmail.com7 Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Council, As a born and raised lifelong resident of Newport Beach I am writing regarding the potential beach closure. As a surfer I am against the total closure of our city's beaches. I am however in favor of the banning of loitering on the beach. We should allow citizens to continue to exercise, walking, running and surfing which are outlets for people to get outside and feel a sense of normalcy during these difficult times. I do think we need to restrict people from bringing beach chairs, umbrellas and hanging out on the beach all day. If we are going to close the beach at all it should solely be for loitering. We should follow San Clemente's model of only allowing active recreation, Please take this into consideration when voting on this issue tomorrow. Rega rds, Scott W Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:19 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: NB Resident Against Ocean Closure From: Brian Brehmer <brianbrehmer@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca. gov> Subject: NB Resident Against Ocean Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please find a better way to slow visitors to the beaches other than closing the ocean. I request that you ernp#oy the model San Cie mente is using, leaving the beaches and water open far active recreation (walking, swimming, surfing, exercise, etc.). All these activities can safely be done socially isolated and provide numerous health benefits. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Regards, Brian Brehmer Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:32 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: EW: Vote No for beach closures From: Hugh Brennan <hbrennan02@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:34 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Vote No for beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Evening Newport Beach City Council, My name is Hugh Brennan and Ive been a California State Lifeguard since 2002, working at Crystal Cove State. This will be my 19th summer in a row. I'm writing this email to urge you NOT to close the beaches. Please, we need to keep places for active movement open if we want to have a healthy society, movement is key! I'd also like to point out that the human body is biologically constructed to walk/run long distances, we are made to move. Thank you for your time, HB Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 3:32 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach issue -----Original Message ----- From: knapp brute <brucegknapp7@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach issue IEXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep there open! One of the best places to be at this time! Sure, there will be a few that will abuse but that is normal. Not perfect world. Perhaps some monitoring of beach activity. I live in CDM. Parking is not the big issue that gets thrown out. Visitors are being respectful. And it is nice to have families with children and older folks from out side the community join with us for beach time. Please overlook the fear and negative folks out there. We need to move forward. OPEN BEACH IS ONE WAY. THE WAY. Thank you for your consideration. Bruce Knapp Also, asking our citizens to take their car out of garage and park on street to deny visitors a parking spot is clearly mean spirit. Suggest there be some consideration given for opening portion only of parking lots. Sent from my [Pad Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Beaches and Parking - Concerns from a Resident From: Haley Buller <buIle104@I'll ai1.chapman.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:50 PM To: Dixon, Diane <ddNOn@newportbeachca-go _v>; Avery, Brad < avery-a@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff rjherd man@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy <JBrenner@newportb!L4hc_ a.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneili@newportbeachca.gav>; Dept - City Council <Cityounc1l@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Fwd: Open Beaches and Parking - Concerns from a Resident [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, My name is Haley Buller. 1 currently am a resident on 35th Street on the Newport Beach Peninsula. I have been a Newport Beach resident for over 10 years. I am reaching out to inform you of my embarrassment and disappointment to be a Newport Beach resident. Since the Stay-at-home mandate, I have been appalled by the City's inability to control the crowds that are flooding our beaches. Closing the boardwalk and city parking lots has only forced non-residents to park on our residential streets and overflow the alleys and side walks with their bikes. In addition, you took away our exercise equipment (e.g. pull-up bars at the lighthouse park on 15th street) with no solid explanation, yet allowed visitors to flood the beaches. This past weekend, as I am sure you are aware, THOUSANDS of non-residents flooded our beaches. I do not understand WHY ON EARTH the city would leave the beaches open, but close the beach parking. You do know that city beach parking is only 10% of the parking available on the peninsula, right? All of these non-residents crowded our residential parking and our sidewalks. Another thing I do not understand, is why did YOU close the public restrooms if you kept the beaches open? I witnessed MULTIPLE people urinating and defecating in the alleyways - it was beyond disgusting. I may only have a Masters -level education, but it seems very elemarty to rife to do both or neither. Close everything or nothing. It is black and white. I hope the city takes the necessary steps to help control COVID and protect its residents without depriving residents of their beaches. Here are a few suggestions as it is clear to me the city is incapable of developing their own: 1) Temporary permit parking for residents. 1 KNOW FOR A FACT that this can be done - I have seen this enforced many times during long periods of construction. If people violate that, then the city gets money from tickets - it's a no brainer if you ask me. If you need help distributing the permits, by all means, reach out to the Newport Beach Peninsula Nextdoor community - there are thousands of us who would be willing to help. 2) Limit access to the peninsula over the weekend - That way, our tax -funded police officers can focus on protecting citizens as opposed to regulating crazy non-residents who crowd our beaches, deficate on our property, and cause us to be the laughing stock of the state. Whatever the city decides, I hope they do so soon. This past weekend made us look like the Florida of California and let me tell you, THAT 1S NOT A GOOD THING. Do better, Newport. Do Better. Best, Haley Buller Research Supervisor. City of Nope Medica? Center M.S. Health & Strategic Communication Mobile: f9491 S84-9430 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:53 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures --Original Message ----- From: Lora Cannon <41oosecannons@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:52 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, Please please d❑ not close down the beach. Please follow San Clemente in keeping beaches open. People are able to stay 6' away from each other at the beaches. The ocean is a place of refuge and peace. Thank you, Lora 1.1 Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:48 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures Covid-19 From: Micah Cano <micahecano@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures Covid-19 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, My name is Micah Cano, I live in Tustin but for my entire life I have surfed Newport Beach. I consider myself a proud local of its line ups and community. A community that allows local and long time beach goers to get their exercise and partake in an activity that is a huge part of their lives. I implore you to push for non loitering rules, just like San Clemente. I think rules that would allow active recreation would keep us safe while allowing many to get the healthy exercise they need. After all, isn't cardiovascular health important when the reason for shut down is a virus that is respiratory focused? I know you will make the right decision tomorrow, and ! can vow that I will follow the rules. Good luck, Micah 57 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:04 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Karen Carlson Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:04:05 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office, info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covidl9 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a resident of Corona del Mar I support closing the roads, not the beaches on the next 3 weekends. How would we do a "residents only" approach? Yes to getting the city involved in planning the reopening of our city's businesses. Thank you Karen Carlson Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Covid restrictions -----Original Message ----- From: Andrew Cava liere <andrewcavaIiere09@gmai1.corn> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:18 RM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Covid restrictions [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello everyone, Please do not inhibit the ability of the citizens to enjoy the beach in any further way. To do so would be a gross over reach of power. Thank you for your time, Andrew Cavaliere Newport Beach resident Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:21 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Special Parking Passes for Newport Beach Residents From: Blake Chiapuzio<blake.signaturelighting@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:11 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Special Parking Passes for Newport Beach Residents [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a citizen of Newport Beach for over 25 years, I believe we should close Newport Beach parking to the people that do not live here. i think we should have special parking passes for all Newport Beach Residents to ensure outside infections do not come about during the summer months ahead, Please do not close down the beach to the residents of this great city. Thanks, Blake Chiapuiio Sales & Product Engineer Signature Lighting 1342 E. Wilshire Santa Ana, Ca 92705 Cell- 949-378-7744 Office- 714-612-1675 Website: http://signature-ittg.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 4:19 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Balboa Island Bayfront From: Betty Christy <bchristyea@sbcgloba1.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4.15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Fwd: Balboa Island Bayfront [EXTERNAL EMAIL) ao NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Betty Christy <bchristyea@sbcglabaI-nets Date: April 27, 2026 at 9:19:22 AM PDT To: ddixon@newportbeachca.gov Subject: Balboa Island Bayfront Please open the Bayfront walk for one-way walking. I am 72 and walk with a cane. As a Balboa Island resident, I walk in my neighborhood. That means I now must walk in alleys, streets or on narrow sidewalks. All are dangerous. One-way walking was working well. I saw very few instances of ignoring social distancing. Most people were respectful and considerate. Please allow those of us with disabilities to have a safe place to walk. Betty L. Christy Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:03 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: From: Dave Clapp <davidbclapp3@grnai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:53 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open. 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:25 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Ace Clark Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:24:59 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@spon-newportbeach.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a long time CDM resident, i am most concerned with getting the small businesses back in business. These are the restaurants, gyms, hair, nails and all the personal services that make this town click. They are suffering. We need to maximize the ability of these businesses to get back so that we dod not have a bunch go backrupt. take a Took at what has been done for groceries, hardware stores etc. We have been having a maximum number of people at one time, and keep distant. Obiously you cannot require masks in restaurants, but 50% capacity and tables apart is a way to start. Given the small number of cases in newport, this seems like it could be done immediately. There is no evidence that being out doors at the beach is a risky behavior. You could limit the number of people by limiting the parking on the streets? ! know that closing the beaches would be popular with the voters (covid would just be an excuse 1), but since this is one of the few outlets people have this seems like a cynical move. Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:05 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Comments For Special Meeting 4/28 From: Gordon Clemons Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:05:20 PM (UTC -08;00) pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Comments For Special Meeting 4/28 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. My comments are specifically related to the consideration of closing the city managed beaches. I strongly urge the council to vote against such a measure, as the continued implementation of draconian measures is making the cure worse than the problem. It is time for Newport Beach to emerge as the leaders that we are, and get back to the business of being in business. Closures are not the solution. Re -opening our city, and our economy, is the answer. As confirmed in the city's notice, were are fewer than 100 cases of Covid-19. I personally know of four of them, three show no symptoms and one had flu-like symptoms. I do not know anyone who is even aware of a severe case. Destroying our lives, our economy and our sanity is simply too severe of a price to pay for something that is proving to not be as severe as originally thought. I appreciate the infrastructure challenge of having the beaches open while the parking is closed. I experienced it this last weekend as I saw parking issues in residential areas as well as traffic up and down the peninsula. Rather than closing the beaches, the beach parking should be re -opened to allow for reasonable beach access, just as the local services should be available. While not on the agenda, I would strongly encourage the reopening of the boardwalk. As traffic increases, the risk of pedestrian vs car accident will dramatically increase. Expecting local residents to not be outdoors, either on foot or on a bike is not reasonable. This past weekend I personally had two vehicles attempt to hit me as I rode my bike. It is only a matter of time before someone dies as a direct result of being forced onto high traffic roads due to the closures of pedestrian areas. In conclusion, I implore the council to help establish Newport Beach as leaders in the charge to get back to normal. Allow the residents to make reasonable choices regarding their health, and help us get back to the business of being in business. Thank you, Gordon Clemons 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:45 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Re -opening the City/Economy From: Marigold Ave Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:44:22 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (U5 & Canada) To: Dept - City Council Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: Re -opening the City/Economy [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Do NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I am a resident of Corona del Mar and request you reopen all businesses immediately without stipulations. PROTECT our Constitutional rights and let the people, not the overreaching government, decide if they want to patronize these businesses. No stipulations on wearing masks No special hours No occupancy maximums No special direction of travel No age restrictions No REGULATIONS! Keep beaches open too! Stop the nonsense! Carolina Cohen 501 Marigold Ave Corona del Mar Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:45 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Ocean Closure From: Will Collins <williamcollinsb@gmail.com> Seat: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Ocean Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] a0 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi All, It has been brought to my attention that Newport is voting to consider closing the beaches to all tomorrow. I am writing to show support for keeping the beaches open only to activity. For those of us who live in the community, surfing and the beach is a sole provider of exercise and sanity in these difficult times. It is unfortunate that many flock from nearby towns to create summer like beach crowds. The surfing community as a whole would happily support "beach closures" IF we were still able to access the water and surf. With 5D and San Clemente opening beaches again, let's use their guidelines if changes are needed, Please, let us surf! Thank you, Will Collins M Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 155 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Reopen Orange County From: thecompeanfamily@gmail.com <thecompeanfamily@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Reopen Orange County [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D4 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Orange County and California beat all the projections for Covid-19 virus infection rate and deaths. We should be thanking our residents and planning the reopening of all parking, parks and business. I have elderly parents who are property owners in Corona del Mar and my father has asthma, he takes extra precaution, wears a mask and is very careful. He knows it is up to him to be careful, everyone should be doing the same if they have any underlying health issues. I am sending this email on behalf of our family of 4. Our kids are now in college (but back home and yes they are excited as we are). They grew up in Newport Beach, went to school here since Pre -k. We are property owners in Corona Del Mar and Newport Beach, we have our company located in Newport Beach and have employees. My family has acted responsibly for the fast several weeks since we were asked to stay home. This is very challenging with a now 19 year old who had a drive by Birthday Parade last week and a 21 year ofd. Based on Science and the Statistics we believe itis time to open up our City and County responsibly. I have spoken to many physician friends, well respected in the community and I get the same response every time, we flattened the curve, hospitals are empty and they ALL agree we need to start the re -open process. Please listen to the citizens and let's open up! Sincerely, Rob and Maria Compean 30 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:42 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Access Proposal From; Laura Curran <lauracurran@me.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:55 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: City Clerk's Office<CityClerkCu@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Access Proposal [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council members: 1. Newport Beach and the Orange County Board of Supervisors should ask alt OC, SCAG beach cities and CA State Parks to open their beaches, and share the responsibility for helping people to recreate at public beaches, with the Beach cities. This would relieve some of the pressure on some beach cities of Orange County, which have continued to welcome beach goers, and provide valuable recreation opportunities. People are coating to Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and other OC beach cities from other SCAG member counties and LA Beach cities in part because the LA and San Diego beaches, and some OC beaches and their parking lots are closed. Open the LA & SD beaches & State Parks and offer people places to recreate closer to home. So Cal cities can share the benefit and the burden. If a city wants to keep beaches closed, then it could contribute to the efforts of enforcement for staying open. !n earthquakes and fires, OC & LA activate Mutual Aid, where City/County safety departments help each other in emergencies. Other cities could consider helping the beach cities using the same framework. 2. As an alternate, adopt the July 4 model for access to the peninsula, where access is by foot starting at key points. It has appeared to work well. Restricting access by checking IDs is unwieldy and will least to a backlash. Thank you Laura Curran Corona Del Mar Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:17 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; active recreation at Newport beaches From: Ryan Dan <ryanmdan@gmad.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: active recreation at Newport beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am writing to support an "active recreation" policy at Newport's beaches. A model which prevents loitering on the beach but allows far only active recreation such as walking, jogging, and surfing seems reasonable in both (i) keeping aur coastline open for its citizens and (ii) preventing the spread of Covid- 19. This model has been adopted by San Diego county and San Clemente. Sincerely, Ryan Dan 714-348-1093 ryanmdan@gmail.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:17 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Newport/ stop the shaming -----Original Message ----- From: darnallphotography@gmail.com <darnallphotography@gmai .comp Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:37 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Newport/ stop the shaming [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I've lived in Newport Beach my whole life and I think it's time to open up the parks beaches and golf courses. The number strongly support that the viruses numbers are way down it's time to let people go back to work and get out and get some exercise. If you have 50 people in the grocery stores you need to allow businesses to open with safe restrictions. Tha nks Chris Darnall Darnall Photography Www. da rn a l l p hotograp h y.co m 714-926-4226 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:30 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Economy -----Original Message ----- From: Gina Davis <ginadavis123@me.com7 Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:30 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Economy [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern; I am a resident of Newport Beach and ask politely that you to reopen all businesses immediately without stipulations. No stipulations on wearing masks No stipulations on wearing gloves No sanitizing spritzer No special hours No occupancy maximums No special direction of travel No age restrictions No REGULATIONS! Please protect our Constitutional rights and let the people, not the overreaching government, decide if they want to patronize these businesses. Keep beaches open too! Stop all this nonsense! Gina Davis S Cape Danbury Newport Beach Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:58 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Ocean closure Newport Beach From: Michael ❑erase <mderose@csumb.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:57 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Ocean closure Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear city council, Please do not close the ocean for recreational activity. If anything, prohibit loitering. Please consider following San Ciemente's new ocean rules! Sincerely, Michael DeRose 17 Riptide ct. Newport Beach, CA 92663 mderose@caumd,edu Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:50 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: District 1- Keep beaches open for Surfing/Dog walking/Exercising Only! From: Timothy Duffy <timothyduffy@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:28 PM To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Dept - City Council cCityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: District 1- Keep beaches open for Surfing/Dog waIking/ Exercising Only! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Diane, ! would like to express my interest in keeping the beaches in Newport open for Surfing, dog walking, walking, and exercising only. I feel there should be a ban put into place for loitering/gathering sunbathing on the beach. I feel these limits as well as permit parking for residence will help alleviate the issues experienced last weekend. Thank you, Timothy Duffy 619-517-9401 135 45th Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 49 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Bayfront Walkways -----Original Message ---- From: Ted <edwcblack@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Bayfront Walkways [EXTERNAL EMAILI DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, Please reopen one way access to Balboa Island walkways. There was never any demonstrated medical or legal basis to deny our constitutional rights. Practically, it just forces walkers, joggers, bicycle riders, and motorists into increasingly more confined areas and is at best counter productive. Politically, residents I talk to are furious and tell me they will make their voices heard in November. Ed Sent from my iPad Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:57 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Do not close the water -----Original Message ----- From: keiffer edmonston <kedmonston926@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2620 3:44 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Do not close the water [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sent from my Whone 27 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:29 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Peninsula From: Steve Elliott <elliottsge@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:09 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Peninsula [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I urge you with the strongest words. Please do not continue, or god forbid, increase the closures, eg th beachs on weekends or close the peninsula to residents only as was rumored in the register today. The wedge, boardwalks and parking should be reopened immediately Steve Elliott Balboa Peninsula Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3.49 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Disagreement with Ocean Closure From: Elijah Estrada re.estrada3220@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:28 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Disagreement with Ocean Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Do NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Hello, I disagree with the decision for ocean closure. I am all for following San Clemente's new model of preventing loitering on the beach. Reopening the beaches and allowing the masses to gather in groups and sit inclose proximity on the beach could ruin a month's worth of quarantining and social distancing. I, along with several others, will practice social distancing in the water if you guys do not close the ocean. In order to prevent another outbreak, loitering on the beach must end. Allowing people to gather on the teach is just asking the virus to spread, Thank you, Elijah Estrada 50 April 27, 2020 City Council of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA. 92650 Re: Support of appointing a Business Reopening Committee to coordinate Covidl9 assessment, policy development and community assurance with business preparedness. Support of opening up Buck Gully and other outdoor public spaces while recommending continued resident "best practices" (if based on science) in minimizing the spread of Covidl9 Dear City Council and City Clerk: I have been in contact with local business owners and private healthcare doctors who have deep concerns about the level of economic damage to our local economy. I urge the City Council to adapt pro -active measures to open up our local economy. Additionally, as a resident of Corona del Mar, I personally urge the opening of Buck Gully for recreational hiking and mountain biking. While there are many things that are not known about Covid19, there are encouraging reports and studies that are being published daily. Local residents have been overwhelmingly responsible and respectful of the voluntary public health recommendations and should be applauded. I am also thankful that Orange County and the City of Newport Beach have not added additional police state rules onto the State's extensive Covid19 "shelter in place" mandate. The City of Newport Beach is in an admirable situation with a large number of private healthcare practices and a healthy number of employers in residence to start implementing its own local three phase plan. The time is now to put together a coordinated "back -to -business" plan that complements what the County will be proposing beginning in May. My recommendation is to have both private medical professionals and business owners on a voluntary committee or commission. As an illustration, Dr. Bar at Newport Concierge medical (contact , drbarmd.corn) has offered to volunteer her time and expertise to help our City keep the community healthy. She has already tested first responders in the Laguna Beach Fire Department and Manhattan Beach. Here is a YouTube video of a news report that featured her work up in Manhattan beach. YOUTube: loran Bar (https://youtu.be/mFPL_sGhul0) Dr. Bar is a strong proponent of coordinated testing that could include nose swab and IgG/IgM blood testing. Many other private healthcare doctors are available to provide their expertise as well if the City is considering a voluntary commission to advise on opening up the local economy. Invite a few forward leaning doctors and/or medical technologists to be on a committee. Moreover, non-medical local businesses are big stakeholders. The City should invite a variety of stakeholders because all business owners have a vested interest to safely serve their customers and keep their employees healthy. These stakeholders could be from industries like the restaurant industry, retail services, real estate, technology and especially large employers. There needs to be a healthy balance between assessment, policy development, assurance and the need to open up the local economy. As others have pointed out this isn't a choice between saving lives and the economy, it is a balanced solution that protect lives while preventing the loss of livelihoods. I urge the City Council to vote in favor of the motions to prepare the City of Newport Beach for the opening of the economy and in opening up access to outdoor recreational areas such as Buck Gully. It has never been more appropriate to end with the statement - time is of the essence, Sincerely, V�r aftQ rourcher Adriana Fourcher Member of Lincoln Club of OC Resident of Corona del Mar SIDENOTE: Here are just two items that we can utilize to the betterment of our community: sunshine kills Covidl9 and Isopropyl Alcohol kills Covid19 upon contact without rubbing, Additionally, even though Covid19 data has no historical trend line it is a virus. On a national level, virus's trend downward from end of April to middle of May year after year. Note that the COC table at the bottom reflects the fact that the flu virus virtually goes away by Mid May each year. CDC Government Flea Data by Year and Week YEAR ro0,txaa Select Commerical Laboratories Reporting to COC: Number of Specimens Tested and Percent Positive for SARS-CoV-2 March 29, 2020 - April 18, 2020 3U DEATHS 2015 16th 63 19th 22 2016 16th a•Spec imens I@StWd 65. years 19th 74 2017 SOD'" ispecimens lesled: 5054 years 35 50 2018 16th -4 Specimens lesled: 18.49 yearn 19th 53 2019 16th w spedmemtested:5-17 years 19th 68 dp7,pp0 � 5pMimem tested: 0.4 years }0 a 0%posil ive: overall _% P054 ive: 0.4 yea rs W 30o.Wo --% posit WC: 5- 17 Ye ars E —"Is posit We: 18 49 years +% pos4gve- WCA yeaf % 7[Icl,(gt] _%positive: 65. years a lq ILYI,LYIU 5 0 ]02010 207011 202012 M013 207014 107015 207016 777th1 712019 7Wo19 Week "o CDC Government Flea Data by Year and Week YEAR WEEK DEATHS WEEK DEATHS 2015 16th 63 19th 22 2016 16th 148 19th 74 2017 16th 162 19th 50 2018 16th 153 19th 53 2019 16th 200 19th 68 Source: https:��www.cdc.govZfl u/wee klyJ#S2 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3;59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please do NOT close the beach/water! -----Original Message ----- From: James Fritz <fritter222@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:47 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newporLbeachca.gov> Subject: Please do NOT close the beach/water! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a long time resident I have been informed there will be a city council meeting Tuesday to determine the future and 1 want to let you know I think a flat-out beach closure would be terrible for thousands of NB residents. I am in favor of a soft -close, similar to what San Clemente or Oceanside have just reopened with. Preventing loitering and beach parties is necessary but individuals exercising in the form of walking/swimming/surfing while maintaining social distancing is allowed. For those who live on the peninsula we have nowhere else to go when stepping outside. Please act with your citizens in mind and adopt the plans already set forth by many other local cities. Thank you for your time, James 20 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:29 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Letter in favor of City to be pro -active and invite business people & healthcare providers to help advise on how to open up local economy Attachments: Flu by Week since 2013[3].xlsx From: Adriana Fourcher Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:29:14 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Cc: O'Neill, William; Brenner, Joy; Dixon, Diane; Muldoon, Kevin; Herdman, Jeff; Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy Subject: Re: Letter in favor of City to be pro -active and invite business people & healthcare providers to help advise on how to open up local economy [EXURNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please find attached the CDC excel spreadsheet with weekly data for deaths in the US. Week 16 and Week 19 are highlighted and correspond to the last week in April and the second week in May, respectively. Please notice the precipitous drop in reported deaths by week 19 year afteryear with no "shelter in place" mandate for flu. This is just what happens when it warms up and the virus can't survive. Pneumonia numbers are related to flu numbers. This is why the annual deaths in US related to flu/pneumonia on a normal year range from 30,000-50,000. The Covid19 deaths in 2020 would be in the high range of the US annual flu/pneumonia season and possibly are being overcounted because of pre-existing conditions (ex. congestive heart failure & lung disease) and lack of confirmation by autopsy. In other words, the count may include some who died of pneumonia not Covid19. As you are aware, as of 4-27 there have been 39 Covid19 deaths in Orange County since tracking began. With a population of over 3.2 million that is .00125% death rate. Keeping it all in perspective. From: Adria na Fourcher <afourcher@bitcentral.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 3:43 PM To: "cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov" <cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: "won eill@newportbeachca.gov" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>, "1Brenner@newportbeachca.gov" <1Brenner@newportbeachca.gov>, "ddixon@newportbeachca.gov" <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Muldoon, Kevin" <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>, "jherdman@newportbeachca.gov" <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>, "bavery@newportbeachca.gov" <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>, "dduffield@newportbeachca.gov" rdduffield@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Letter in favor of City to be pro -active and invite business people & healthcare providers to help advise on how to open up local economy I am a resident of Corona del Mar. We have a company located in the City of Newport Beach with over 100 employees. Thank you for your consideration of my recommendations. As noted in the attached letter, I referred to Dr. Bar. She was preparing a separate letter to go to the City, although I don't know if it was going to be completed before your City Council Meeting on Tuesday. I asked her if I could include some the ideas she has and also her contact information. Here is the full contact information for Dr. Bar: Dr. Bar D".. rah. Nightline ABC News ABC Channel 7 News Cell: 949 675 6759 Email: contact@drbarmd.com www.Newportconciergemedical.com Google maps & reviews Yelp House calls Doctor Yelp:Newport Concierge Medical YouTube: Iman Bar Year Week Percent of Deaths i Expected Threshold All Deaths Pneumonia 0 Influenza Deaths 2013 40 6.617956709 6.36132 6.77011 47492 3140 3 2013 41 6.652714358 6.45326 6.86185 47304 3135 12 2013 42 6.779126927 6.55439 6.96279 47602 3216 11 2013 43 6.622544297 6.66322 7.07142 47746 3151 11 2013 44 6.73063124 6.77811 7.18613 48777 3271 12 2013 45 7.041418909 6.89738 7.3052 48939 3429 17 2013 46 6.749782428 7.01924 7.42687 49409 3320 15 2013 47 6.973039463 7.1419 7.54933 49591 3430 28 2013 48 6.934750852 7.26355 7.67079 49288 3385 33 2013 49 7.155789971 7.38238 7.78943 50812 3594 42 2013 50 7.568276501 7.49666 7.90351 51848 3856 68 2013 51 7.657760524 7.60468 8.01135 52548 3917 107 2013 52 7.985910613 7.70487 8.11134 51954 3942 207 2014 1 9.084595604 7.79573 8.20201 53277 4490 350 2014 2 9.791441927 7.87593 8.28201 55620 4987 459 2014 3 10.03664346 7.94428 8.35017 54580 5004 474 2014 4 9.660719238 7.99977 8.40546 54085 4783 442 2014 5 9.281808915 8.04157 8.44707 53955 4623 385 2014 6 8.970541416 8.06905 8.47436 53397 4475 315 2014 7 8.651862864 8.08179 8.48691 53815 4385 271 2014 8 7.974621025 8.07959 8.48451 52642 3989 209 2014 9 7.796957851 8.06246 8.46718 51674 3868 161 2014 10 8.016059011 8.03061 8.43515 52058 4048 125 2014 11 7.79035186 7.98451 8.38885 51782 3941 93 2014 12 7.603386202 7.92477 8.32892 51385 3833 74 2014 13 7.589759723 7.85226 8.25622 50858 3795 65 2014 14 7.61197265 7.768 8.17176 50749 3808 55 2014 15 7.49821895 7.67317 8.07674 50532 3717 72 2014 16 7.298536272 7.56914 7.97251 49736 3577 53 2014 17 7.095905281 7.45737 7.86055 49747 3476 54 2014 18 7.130469853 7.33946 7.74245 49590 3483 53 2M4 19 7,056696012 721708 7.61988 50321 3512 39 2014 20 6.778494085 7.09198 7.49458 47931 3222 27 2014 21 6.72044117 6.96593 7.36833 48598 3242 24 2014 22 6.550671677 6.84072 7.24293 48163 3140 15 2014 23 6.781151833 6.71812 7.12014 47750 3218 20 2014 24 6.767263963 6.59988 7.00171 47715 3214 15 2014 25 6.472444258 6.48767 6.88931 47540 3070 7 2014 26 6.320103082 6.38307 6.78451 47341 2989 3 2014 27 6.33996613 6.28754 6.68879 47240 2989 6 2014 28 6.313964307 6.20243 6.60349 47292 2982 4 2014 29 6.255042677 6.12893 6.52979 47098 2939 7 2014 30 6.336742923 6.06804 6.46871 47122 2983 3 2014 31 6.229759673 6.02061 6.42108 46936 2919 5 2014 32 6.029647009 5.98727 6.38755 46885 2826 1 2014 33 6.150580972 5.96845 6.36854 46646 2864 5 2014 34 6.161137441 5.96439 6.36428 46631 2867 6 2014 35 6.07203673 5.97507 6.37477 46393 2812 5 2014 36 6.261630858 6.00031 6.39981 47288 2960 1 2014 37 6.147733584 6.03967 6.43899 46814 2874 4 2014 38 6.236442516 6.09255 6.49168 47944 2984 6 2014 39 6.24419061 6.15813 6.55706 48413 3017 6 2014 40 6.371099485 6.23694 6.65537 48359 3075 6 2014 41 6.382849385 6.33393 6.75197 49351 3142 8 2014 42 6.291646351 6.44181 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7.30697 37656 2280 384 2020 10 7.670418502 6.95007 7.28574 55173 3660 572 2020 11 7.866413719 6.91565 7.25132 53239 3623 565 2020 12 8.575192923 6.86857 7.20424 53130 4071 485 2020 13 10.43242856 6.80952 7.14519 55778 5433 386 2020 14 14.04269458 6.73938 7.07505 60195 8045 408 2020 15 14.52853531 6.65918 6.99485 55773 7723 380 2020 16 11.40480722 6.5701 6.90577 28374 3121 115 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7;17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach and Business opening -----Original Message ----- From: William Fowler <cdmbill@me.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:00 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach and Business opening (EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe, I write to applaud the City Council for opening the beaches even in limited way. The next step needs to be fully open beaches with social distancing and frequent cleanings of the public restrooms acrd facilities. Next, it's time to let businesses reopen with masks and social D required. The damage being caused by our national panic over this pandemic will never a fully overcome, Child abuse, spousal abuse, suicides, loss immune function, death farm other diseases because people fear to go to the doctor or hospital, massive job loss. Many people have lost sight of the fact that there must be a balance, Thank you for making a good first step. Please continue. CDM resident/home owner since 1990. Bill Fowler Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, King Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:28 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Brett <brett.fielder.cal@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:25 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom this may concern! I am a Newport Beach resident and 1 agree with you determining last weekend was not good at the beach's. Countless people flocked to our coast to get away and closing beaches is the right thing to do. However! Do NOT close the beaches for surfers..... close it for loitering, tanning, hanging out, etc. Let surfers access the beach and go in the water and leave. Do not deprive us tax payers and residents because people are hanging out on the sand. This is not a close everything or nothing agenda. We can close the beaches and keep surfing open and the residents happy. Do NOT close the ocean. This will not solve the problem and surfers have never been the issue during this pandemic! -regards Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:18 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our beaches OPEN, please From: kchsal@aol.com <kchsal@aol.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:37 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our beaches OPEN, please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council members, Please leave our beaches open. Closing the boardwalk and the parking lots makes sense. Closing our ocean does not. Thank you. Susan Gilbert Newport Beach resident District 1 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:29 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Open beaches From: Greg Gilbert<ggilbert@bestchemsolutions.com> Seat: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:08 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca,gov> Subject: Open beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a resident of Newport Beach, I support leaving our beaches open. Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy 58. Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2;48 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: It Geehr Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:47:42 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (U5 & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@span-newportbeach.org Subject; Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The healthiest places in Orange County during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak are our parks and beautiful beaches, the very places that find increasing restrictions against public use. Sun and fresh air not only enliven the immune system but also rapidly kill the C-19 virus in 90 seconds in contrast to virus survival of 18 hours indoors. We oppose any restrictions on outdoor activity. Wear masks if you want (except for N95 masks evidence for effectiveness is lacking) and keep 6 feet apart (also Iittfe scientific basis for that recommendation) but let people gain unrestricted access to out great outdoor environments. In terms of limiting access to beaches on the weekends, we urge the City to encourage neighboring cities to open their beaches as opposed to closing ours. We should not punish our citizens for the shortsightedness of other municipalities such as Laguna Beach, San Clemente and Seal Beach where you can't so much as put a toe in the water. Edward Geehr, MD Acute Care Partners 949.291.9823 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:54 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures From: Char#es Gautschi <charlesincharge35@gmad.corn> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:38 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, As a local resident, I would like to express my opinion on the beach closure issue. I Believe the beaches should stay open with unrestricted access. HOWEVER, if access must be restricted, I believe it should follow the San Clemente model of preventing loitering on the beach and allowing "active recreation" like walking, jogging and surfing. I hope you take my view into consideration. Thanks, Charles Gautschi 34 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3;53 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Beach Closure From: Hutton Grabiel rhuttongrabiel@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 20203:38 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. To Whom It May Concern, Undoubtedly these are wild times in our city. With that being said after this most recent weekend it is evident that the Newport Beach beaches were dangerously crowded. Specifically the sand. While the sand is so busy one can barely walk through it the water is relatively empty. Many days have gone where surfers are not even within 10 feet of each other. We as a community ask that you classify our surfing just as you would any other recreational activity. Leave the water open to those who utilize it for an exercise and an outlet but close the sand to prevent the spread of any illness. San Clemente has implemented these regulations and it seems to be working out well. Many San Clemente locals have said that it is the correct mix. Please take all these aspects into careful consideration. Best Regards, Hutton Grabiel 39 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:47 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Matthew GIessing <mattgless123@gmaiLcom> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am an avid surfer and surf as an exercise almost every morning. I maintain social distancing and limit my time outside the house. I definitely agree with the city that the crowds in Newport were absurd this past weekend. The only thing is the problem wasn't the surfers, joggers, fisherman, etc. The main problem is people wanting to sit and relax on the beach. It doesn't make sense to close the beaches entirely. Follow San Diego's agenda please! Thanks. -Matthew Glessing (City of Newport Beach resident) 61 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:44 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please re open Newport From: Lisa Garcia Tisa@frankiesdryice.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please re open Newport [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern; I am a resident of Newport Beach and I am putting in my request to reopen our community. Please protect our Constitutional rights and let the people, not the overreaching government, decide if they want to patronize these businesses. Keep beaches open too! Stop all this nonsense? Lisa Garcia 391 23rd street Newport Beach 92560 Best! Lisa Garcia 949-455-7787 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2620 5;54 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Victoria Hulett -Gross Seat: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:54:08 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; +info@cdmra.org; Mike Smith Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Da NOTCLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Victoria Gross and I live on Bayadere Ter in CDM. I think it's more important to to adhere and enforce strict rules in social distancing, wearing mask in public and not going out when you feet sick, rather than closing the beach or roadways to entrances. Use the money for patrolling the beach. Closing the beach on 3 weekends only prolongs the obvious, of changing our habits for the longterm health of everyone. This action is only going to make people angry. As individuals, we have to accept and adhere to new standards, and keep them in force to move forward in the future, whether it's now or in the next few weeks. The virus is not going to magically disappear in 3 weeks. I have been greatly effected not to be able to take an early morning walk around Balboa Island, as I have done every day until the last 2 weeks of closure. Mental health is important for every one. Thank you, Victoria Victoria Hulett -Gross vhRross@gmail.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: PLEASE LET US LIVE OPEN NEWPORT From: Kristy Cladding Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:33:48 AM {UTC -08:00} Pacific Time [US & Canada] To: City Clerk's Office Subject: PLEASE LET US LIVE OPEN NEWPORT [EXTERNAL iEMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. WHY is Newport beach not opening all stores, restaurants, all bars, all clubs, all hotels, all places of business, everything? Why is closing the beach and walkways even an option? The percentages should be proof enough that this is destroying our economy and our livelihoods. The percentages of deaths .001 % deaths to confirmed cases 1.8% cases to population .006% There is a .03% chance of dying in CA from this. This shutdown clearly is not about COVID this is clearly about ....well i don't know ... it is hurting everyone more to be shutdown. Herd immunity works. Wearing masks? Masks should be worn if someone wants to wear a mask ... but to be required? Masks may increase the risk of infection. Cloth masks reduce intake of oxygen—germs then get trapped next to your nose and mouth—there is no scientific evidence that supports healthy people wearing masks. 5o my question is...WHY are we not OPENING EVERYTHING??? It is hurting more to keep closed. It is destroying lives by keeping closed ... not saving lives. Kristy Gladding Balboa Peninsula resident I have lived in Newport Beach my whole life—Please don't destroy our beautiful city!!! 951-275-7575 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:58 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW; Please keep beaches open From: Mike Gaffney Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:57:21 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Please keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑o NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, I would like to vote to keep Newport Beaches open. Thank you, Mike Gaffney 2552 Crestview Drive Newport Beach, CA 92653 gaff ney.m ike@gmail.com 310.515.6037 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:57 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Please keep the beaches open From: Bridget Gaffney Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 7:56:27 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Please keep the beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open. Gov. Gavin Newsom should open up all beaches and hiking trails so people can get outside and help their mental health. If all the beaches open we won't have over crowding in Newport Beach. Bridget Gaffney 2652 Crestview Drive Newport Beach, CA. 20 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Please Keep Newport Open for Surfing and Other "Active" Recreation From: Dave Gilovich <dgilovich@surfline.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:06 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep Newport Open for Surfing and Other "Active" Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. No sunbathing. No picnicking. No loitering. The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for addressee. The information may also be legally privileged. 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[EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Counsel, It seems to me that closing the Bayfront Walkway wasn't the best of ideas. As a homeowner on Balboa Island, I've noticed in the last week that the Interior sidewalks and alleys are now the paths people are choosing. It was laughable at how many people were in the alleys this last weekend. There were many without any type of face covering, moving about in different directions. It was like a petri dish. There have been a couple of times that I've gone to turn into an alley and all of a sudden there was a pedestrian in close proximity. Thank goodness I was alert, and driving slowly. The other thing I'm noticing is pedestrians are starting to walk down the middle of the streets. The one way signs on the Bayfront seemed to have been working. The majority of people were adhering to walking in one direction, and maintaining safe distances. Maybe, we should go back to that original plan. Lastly, I started a thread on NextDoor.com, asking people's opinions about the closure of the Bayfront on Balboa Island. The response from many members in the local community was in favor of going back to opening the Bayfront to one way Pedestrian traffic. Maybe even to require people to wear some sort of face covering, until further notice. Best, Lic# 02026536 F1usTTEam REAL ESTATE CHRISTIFS 0 INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE A17ENTION: Cybercrime and online fraud are on the rise. If you receive any email containing WIRE TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS, you are advised to VERIFV Ili at all wire transfer instructions are correct I11110R to transferring any funds. Please immediately contact your Escrow OMccr for assistance with verification. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:22 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beaches open for excercise -----Original Message ----- From: Amy Hykes <amyhykes@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:48 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open for excercise [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a resident of Newport I believe beaches should remain open. I believe the big problem here is that other beaches are closed so more people are going to our open beaches. If all beaches were open it wouldn't be such a problem. If you need to put something in place to get rid of crowds you could say it is only open for exercise. Anyone sitting on the sand on towels or beach chair will be asked to leave. You should start giving out fines to people who don't f isten and that will give Newport more revenue. People will listen then. I heard there were Northern California beach towns that were giving out tickets to people who weren't complying with the rules. We need more open air areas to get out of our house. Our family enjoys walks on the beach. We have been able to do it while social distancing. Thanks for your time. Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't Close OUR BEACH!!!! From: Michaela Heller <heIlerisland@sbcgloba1.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:43 PM To: Dept - City CouncilrCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad rbavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't Close 0 U R BEACH!!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 'I'o All of you, Please Don't Close the Beachfl! If ever a time we need them to be open. Being Outdoors in Nature is healing. S'fAY c PF.N. Continue Social Distancing, but allow us to be outdoors in Nature. Thank you, Michaela Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:43 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Kimberly Hosken Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:42:42 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Cleric's Office; info@span-newportbeach.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please reopen the City, Beaches, okay to go slow but need to start ASAP. Kimberly Hosken Homeowner - Landlord - Taxpayer 310-809-2701 Linkedln Mufve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:53 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From. Henry Hobin <hhobinl@gr-nail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:35 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I am a resident and surfer of Newport Beach and am writing to beg you not to vote for the beaches to be 100% closed. Please follow San Diegos policies for their beaches. Thank you. Sent from my Whone 40 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:51 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Ocean Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Christopher Healey <chea�ey2@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:30 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Ocean Closure [EXTFRNAL EMAILI DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I disagree with ocean closure in response to the pandemic. I am for following San Clemente's model of preventing loitering on the beach, and only allowing "active recreation". Thank You 46 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:50 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: No ocean closure -----Original Message ----- From: Steven Hansen <snhansen@mac.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:30 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: No ocean closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please follow the San Diego method of allowing recreational activity at the beach such as surfing, jogging, etc and no ocean closure. Steven Hansen Jr. Project Manager Hansen Cold Storage Construction Emailed from i -phone Ord Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:48 PM Ta: Mufvey, Jennifer Subject: FVV: Please Do Not Close Beaches From: Charlie Hoherd <choherd@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:19 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Do Not Close Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAILI Da NOT CLICK Links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The beach offers us a place to exercise, relax, and mentally recoup in these stressful times. Please do not rip this valuable resources from us too!! Charlie Hoherd 22 Seascape Dr, Newport Beach 59 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:44 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Access to Newport Beach Ocean From: lames M Hammond <James.M.Hammond@ey.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:12 PM To: sept - City Council <CityCouncil@newpartbeachca.gov> Subject: Access to Newport Beach Ocean [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Afternoon, With the vote that is happening tomorrow regarding keeping our beaches open, i wanted to share my thoughts. It would be fantastic if we could keep the beaches and access to the water open for only recreational activities and exercise Eike surfing and running. Given the tight quarters we live at the beach the only place we can get good exercise is in the water or on the sand. lust wanted to share my thoughts prior to your meeting tomorrow. 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Notice required by law: This e-mail may constitute an advertisement or solicitation under U.S. law, if its primary purpose is to advertise or promote a commercial product or service. You may choose not to receive advertising and promotional messages from Ernst & Young LLP (except for EY Client Portal and the ey.com website, which track e-mail preferences through a separate process) at this e-mail address by forwarding this message to no -more mail@eV.com. If you do so, 72 Mule , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping ocean open. From: Joseph Hernandez runclejoe1109@sbcgloba1.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:04 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping ocean open. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep our ocean open. Surfing is excellent exercise! Thank you ! Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android to Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:29 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Thank You! From: Michael Hellermann tmhellermann@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Thank You! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] p0 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you for keeping our beaches and ocean open! Your decision to keep our beaches and ocean open has made a significant positive impact on our physical and mental well-being in these otherwise exceptionally challenging times. I sincerely hope that this previous weekend's madness caused mainly by the influx of out-of-towners will not ruin this privilege for us Newport Beach residents, who as far as I can tell, have been behaving in an exemplary manner. In case you do decide to make changes to the current situation, I kindly ask you to consider solutions other than completely shutting down everything—solutions that make it possible for us locals to keep enjoying our "back yard". I realize that it might be impractical to check IDs or similar, but a San Clemente type model of preventing loitering on the beach and only allowing "active recreation" like walking, jogging and surfing would seem ideal. Kindest regards The Hellermann family +1 (949) 375-4995 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures From: Kenneth Hill <hill.kenneth84@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:05 PM To: Dept - City CouncilECityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] oD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City of Newport Beach Good afternoon. I would like to bring to your attention that closures of NB Beach is not a decision or direction you should take during these times. Closing public space without a public vote is an infringement on our liberties. Keep them open. Social distancing was a measure taken by public officers to help mitigate and slow the spread of corona virus to lessen the impacts on health care systems. We did it and it worked. Now data is studied and metrics are down, mortality is way low and "models" presented by government were way off. Social distancing, face masks and gloves are measures that the populace of sick and prior conditions should decide to take upon their situation. Mandating closures of beaches, parks and other public space is a false and unjust direction to take. Please take into account of public health of those whom are healthy and that of mental health, physical health to weigh your decision. Also ask yourself - have you lost your job, income, livelihood or have a way to support your family. NB should not cave to Sacramento politics and pressure. Look at the facts of the science of the virus. It is a flu and numbers are showing a low mortality rate and slowing in spread. This is a drastic overreach of public control for the means of "Safety". A working public is a safe public. Free to provide for family, enjoy the beauty of NB coastline and be happy where they pay taxes and support community events. The inconsistency of mandates of closures and types of business are open and closed are the real issue. Newport Beach the birth place of the surf industry. You have a huge population of residents / tax payers / voters that actively engage and enjoy the beach. You have historic surf shops such as Surfside Sports, Frog House, Jack's, Main Street Surf, Russel that have developed the Southern California Surfside culture that drives Demand for living in our beautiful city. What happens when they can't survive the small business attack. Are you going to hand out more licenses for Walmart for our new source for surfing equipment....aII these decisions are connected and have drastic long term affects on society, business and freedoms. to Are you going to shut down the entire NB Harbor then as look at the data of boats on water this past weekend. Good luck on that. But how is 4-8 people raging on Duffy's, Yatchs and sport fishers in anyway not an issue compared to surfers and families enjoying a Free activity like going to the beach. I wish you all the best during these times. But real questions need to be asked and not buckling to bad leadership in this state. Open up, get back to work and let community thrive. Thanks for the time and ability to leave the note. Kenny Sent from the road... Kenny Hill HillCo Sales Founder I Principle Rep P. 562.587.1500 kenny.hill@hillcosales.com SMITH I SUNCLOUD I CORKCICLE I RICHARDSON HATS ARBOR COLLECTIVE - SKATEBOARDS YUCCA FINS I KINCO I THE JAMES BRAND 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:04 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Larry and Betty Kerr Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:04:04 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. TO THE CITY COUNCIL RE: RE -OPENING BUSINESSES IN CORONA DEL MAR. I SUPPORT LETTING THE BUSINESS OWNERS MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS ABOUT OPENING OR NOT OPENING THERE BUSINESSES. I WOULD HOPE AFTER ALL WE'VE BEEN THROUGH THAT THEY WOULD MAKE WISE DECISIONS RE PERSONAL CONTACTS ETC. SO AS NOT TO IMPACT THE PROTECTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN SET IN MOTION. BETTY KERR PROPERTY OWNER 3135-3137 E. COAST HWY CDM Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Gosure Consideration From: Sean Kelly <skef1y1979@1cloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:45 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure Consideration [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DC NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am writing in regard to the beach closure vote. Please consider beach access and ocean access as two different things. I completely agree with stricter regulations on beach access to prevent the congregating that took place last weekend. However, please consider ocean access for purpose of exercise. The health risks come from the loitering and congregating on the beach. Surfing, swimming and other ocean activities are some of the safest forms of exercise we have and allow us to maintain social distance in a safe environment. Please reference the restrictions put into place by San Clemente as good guidelines for maintaining ocean access while safely restricting beach access. Thank you, Sean Kelly 21 Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Tuesday Meeting On Possible Beach Closures From: Steve Kircher <skircher hotmai1.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:50 PM To: Dept - City Council <CiitCounciI@newportbe_qchca.gov> Subject: Tuesday Meeting On Possible Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] a0 NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The City Council of Newport Beach, I'm a surfer and recently retired firefighter who was born at Hoag Hospital, residing in this area my whole life. I've recently been listening to the Mayor when he calls in to the Poorman radio show and comments on the ongoing coronavirus situation. I'd like to thank him and the city council for the logical, analytical, and sensible approach you have taken in protecting the public and providing for outlets at the same time. While most of Southern California closed it's beaches, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach remained open. I'd also like to thank the Mayor for bringing up points such as Hoag Hospital statistics, and today, pointing out that an alternate photographic view of this weekends beach crowds was on the Huntington Beach police department's facebook page. We may have more visiting surfers right now, however, from what I've witnessed, the surfers have not violated safety precautions. As for the beaches, even on the most crowded days that I've seen, including this past weekend in Huntington Beach, most people seem to practice safety guidelines while at the beach. of course there's those, by appearance, that don't. I know you have much more information at your disposal to analyze, but, from what I've seen, completely closing the beaches doesn't seem necessary at this time. Unless, of course, it correlates to an uptick in coronavirus cases. I read that Ventura opened their beaches, with the caveat that you couldn't stay stationary. However, at least one police officer couldn't get himself to tell families watching their kids play, to move on. So, I don't know if open beaches with anything other than social distancing guidelines will work. I've lost a good friend, and fellow retiree, who was perfectly healthy, to the coronavirus. I know how serious this can be, but I also know the benefits of opening the beaches, and hopefully soon, the other aspects of aur cities in a responsible way. Whatever your decision for the coming weekend, it's nice to know you've been making decisions with a calculated approach. Thanks for your time, and especially for keeping the surf accessible, Steve Kircher Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4;22 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Against Ocean Closure - For active Recreation model -----Original Message ----- From: Tim Kristedja <timtak42@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:22 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Against Ocean Closure - For active Recreation model [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Council, I'm a resident of Newport Beach. I'm all for closing the beach because there are huge swarms of people on the sand. I support the active recreation model put in place in San Clemente. I'm strongly against closing the water to activities such as surfing. Thank you for considering my opinion, Mulvey, .Jennifer From. Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:21 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: DO NOT CLOSE BEACHES - Consult HOAG hospital From: Le Bon, Charles <CLeBon@amerisourcebergen.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: DO NOT CLOSE BEACHES -Consult HOAG hospital [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are concerned with the outbreak please consult HOAG hospital who is currently furloughing doctors and nurses for the lack of COVID cases Charlie Le Bon AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp Sr. Director Pharmacy Ownership Services 500 North State College Blvd, Suite 900 Orange, CA 92868 E. clebonQamerisourcrbergen.com C: 949.212.1788 E: 877.434-.7917 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE. This electronic mail transmission may contain privileged, confidential and/or protected health information and is intended only for the review of the party to wham it is addressed. Any unauthorized use or disclosure of the information contained herein may be a violation of federal law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAN . If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately return It to the sender, delete it and destroy it without reading it. unintended transmission shall not constitute the waiver of the attorney-client or any other privilege. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:00 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures and/or road closures From: Cheryl Laidlaw <claidlaw@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:47 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures and/or road closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I live on River Avenue just off of Balboa Blvd. I experienced the heavy traffic, both car and pedestrian, over this past Friday -Sunday up close. I appreciate the predicament that police and lifeguards had to deal with. I applaud you for keeping the beach open as long as you have. I truly hope that it remains open! On Friday, 1 watched as a polite lifeguard officer had to stand on the sand and listen to one of my neighbors complain and moan about all the people on the beach, presumably putting them at risk as they sit on their beachfront patio. My hat goes off to that lifeguard, I would not have had the patience for such selfishness. Thank you for keeping our great ocean outdoors available for our better health. I support keeping parking lots closed and road closures if necessary. Thank you for your public service, Cheryl Laidlaw Cheryl Laidlaw Borkslilre Haff awray l IomeServicos 1400 Newport Center Drive, Suite 200 Newport Beach, CA 92650 949-278-1557 Giaid law@outlook.com Ca1BREH 019295217 - Sent from Mail for Windows 10 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:52 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Don't Close The Ocean From: Taylor Lobdell <taylor!obdell@gmad.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:32 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci!@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Don't Close The Ocean [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Maybe just block out -Sunbathers -Passive Beach Goers -Uncle Tito Thanks! I need to surf for my sanity! 42 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:47 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure From: bennett lombardo <bennettlphoto@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:21 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL.] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close the water. Closing the sand for loitering is enough. The vast majority of the problem with the crowds comes from the inland empire. They see the good weather and come to newport to loiter on the sand and spread the disease. The surfers are not the problem. Most surfers practice social distancing while out in the water anyways. Which wasn't taking place on the sand from all of the people visiting our beaches this past Wednesday. Please don't close the whole beach to surfers, make a compromise that solves the problem. Bennett Newport Beach Citizen 63 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:17 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Adrian Luchs radrianluchs@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:12 PM To: Dept - City Council eCityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I don't agree to close the beach for all. For people surfing and using it for activities makes sense. Not all these people coming from out of town and loitering on the beach. Please keep this available for locals Newport Beach residents) Sent from my Whone 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:35 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Against Ocean Closure From: Rick Lohr <rick.lohr@roark.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 20204:30 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Against Ocean Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIQ DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello - I am a resident of the Newport Shores neighborhood. I fully support following San Clemente's lead in preventing loitering on the beach, and only allowing active recreation like walking, jogging, and surfing. No sedentary beach sitting. Beach sitting closed. Ocean open, Thanks Rick Lahr Rick Lohr Director of Merchandising & Development, Roark 2751 Laguna Canyon Road, 2"d Floor Laguna Beach Ca. 92651 0: 949.334.6452 C. 949.233.7370 Roark -cam I @Roark Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 434 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: No Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Scott Lambert Esmlambert@me. com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:53 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: No Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL DQ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. CN13 City Council - As a resident, former city employee, and avid enthusiast of the City of Newport Beach I urge you to work out a way to keep our coast open to at the very least the residents of Newport Beach. Pressure from mass media and other tocaI jurisdictions doesn't seem to have affected you and your team yet nor has it noticeably affected the rate at which this virus is projected to attack our population. There has been a great deal of pride amongst myself and my fellow friends residents far the ability our town has taken in giving it's citizens the freedom and choice to quarantine responsibly. Should you so decide to take further action, i would urge you to use our first responders both on the Fire and LE side, most notably the Lifeguard department as they are well equipped to enforce a similar policy to the City of San Clemente "non loitering" active use only beach model. This would ensure the spread of any illness to be mitigated greatly and mast likely deter those from too far outside your jurisdiction from traveling great distances to Newport (unfortunately hurting local businesses in the process). Furthermore, please consider the 60 day timeline until the start of the Junior Lifeguard program. Mast children only have I or 2 summers these days to participate and removing this program from the summer schedule would result in a list of consequences that simply isn't worth it. The virus has shown very predominantly to be passed indoors above all else and this action taken now would most likely result in far mare negative results than positive. Thanks for your service, time, and consideration. I am faithful you will make the right decision for ail of us. Scott Lambert 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:23 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Matter of concern: COVID-19 proposed beach closures From: P. Matheis Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:23:15 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Matter of concern: COVID-19 proposed beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Do NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. TO: Newport Beach City Council FROM: Paul Matheis SUBJECT: Proposed closures of city beaches It is my understanding that the City Council of Newport Beach will consider the closure of the City beaches and Corona Del Mar State beach at the April 28, 2020 Council Meeting. As a long time property owner and current member -at -large of a homeowners association in Newport Beach I am wondering how this can be carried out without violating our liberty rights as specified in the Cal. Constitution? Since 1879, the California Constitution has provided intrinsic and unalienable rights and liberties to its citizens. Chief among those rights and liberties are those found in Article 1 of the California Constitution. Article 1, Sections I of the California Constitution provides, in pertinent part: All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights. Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy. At the turn of the (last) century, California courts found that Public Health Officials could not quarantine 12 blocks of San Francisco Chinatown because of nine (9) deaths due to bubonic plague. See Jew Ho v. Williamson, 103 F. 10 (C. C. Cal. 1900), and Wong Wai v. Williamson, 103 F. 1 (C.C. Cal. 1900). The court found it "purely arbitrary, unreasonable, unwarranted, wrongful, and oppressive interference with the personal liberty of complainant" who had "never had or contracted said bubonic plague; that he has never been at any time exposed to the danger of contracting it, and has never been in any locality where said bubonic plague, or any germs of bacteria thereof, has or have existed". Jew Ho, 103 F. 10 (C. C. Cal. 1900). California courts have found that "a mere suspicion [of a contagious disease], unsupported by facts giving rise to reasonable or probable cause, will afford no justification at all for depriving persons of their liberty and subjecting them to virtual imprisonment under a purported order of quarantine." Ex parte Arta, 52 Cal. App. 3 80, 383 (192 1 ) (emphasis added). In Jew Ho v. Williamson, 103 F. 10 (C.C. Cal. 1900), and Wong Wai v. Williamson, 103 F. 1 (CC Cal. 1900), the California courts found that there were more than 15,000 people living in the twelve blocks a of San Francisco Chinatown who were to be quarantined. The courts found it unreasonable to shut down the ability of over 15,000 people to make a Iiving because of nine deaths. This was one death for every 1,666 inhabitants of Chinatown. Requiring beaches to be closed to California residents, despite other cenipliance measures being taken to satisfy the public health interests at stake, violates their California Constitutional liberty rights. In addition, the city has indicated it may block certain streets in the city. The right to travel is a part of the liberty of which the citizen cannot be deprived without the due process of law under the Fifth Amendment." lent v. Dulles, 357 U.S. 116, 127 (1958). Blocking city streets would interfere with Cal. residents' right to travel, without due process of law. Courts have found that "[fJreedom of movement is kin to the right of assembly and to the right of association. These rights may not be abridged. Aptheker v. Secneraiy of State, 378 U.S. 500, 520 (1964). The Supreme Court has found that this right to travel includes in state, intra state, or foreign travel. See e.g. Kent v. Dulles, 357 U.S. at 126 "Freedom of movement across frontiers in either direction, and inside frontiers as well, was a part of our heritage." When a government practice restricts fundamental rights like the right to travel, it is subject to "strict scrutiny" and can be justified only if it furthers a compelling government purpose, and, even then, only if no less restrictive alternative is available. See, e.g. Memorial Hospital v. Maricopa County, 415 U.S. 250, 257-258 (1974); Dunn v. Blumstein, 405 U.S. 330, 339-341 (1972); Shapiro v. Thompson, 394 U.S. 618, 89 (1969), Maher v. Roe, 432 U.S. 464, 488 (1977). There are certainly Iess restrictive means available: Iike opening the parking lots so people who want to visit the beach may do so. Then, the residential streets wouldn't be impacted by beach goers' parking. Furthermore, lifeguards and police could monitor the activity on the beach to make sure unrelated persons were respecting others' social distancing desires. It is a fact that the coronavirus will not be eradicated simply by hiding in homes and locking down public places. Until a vaccine is found, it is an untenable proposition to keep beaches closed. Furthermore, restricting persons now may only delay the inevitable. The initial lockdown was to allow the medical system to be able to get ahead of the curve. It was not to keep persons locked down until the disease disappeared. It is also a fact that sunlight kills the virus in less than a minute, and heat and humidity also help to kill it. The beach is a good place to be in terms of being in a healthy environment in Iight of the virus. People can be respected to be responsible in keeping their social distance. Frankly, beyond the initial public health concern for the medical system being able to handle the onslaught of cases (which they have done, admirably), there is no reason to further have lockdown provisions in place. Tailored measures can be taken to protect vulnerable populations. Thank you for the opportunity to ask about this important matter. Sincerely, Pa«l Matheis Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:58 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: City Council Vote 4/28 - DO NOT CLOSE THE OCEAN (beach loitering o.k. to close) From: McKinley, Robert W Robert.McKinley@altisource.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:44 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: City Council Vote 4128 - DO NOT CLOSE THE OCEAN (beach loitering o. k. to close) [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, We are in agreement with the closure of beach parking and loitering on the beach. HOWEVER, we are not in agreement in the closing of the ocean for water activities. Newport Beach Residents still have the right to utilize their backyard and exercise in their community. We are all in agreement that what happened this past weekend with the 40k beach guests in attendance on Friday, then again Saturday and again Sunday was not acceptable nor what we want to see with the current pandemic environment. In short, please just close the beach for loitering and keep the beach parking and beach paths closed BUT the ocean open. KEEP THE OCEAN OPEN FOR THE RESIDENTS. Respectfully, Robert W. McKinley CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission, and any documents, files or previous e-mail messages attached to it, may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this message is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 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Message transmission is not guaranteed to be secure or free of software viruses. ************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************** 25 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:54 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Ocean Access -----Original Message ----- From: lac McKinley czwmckinley@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:39 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncii@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Ocean Access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK Iinks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. In that past weeks its been frustrating seeing people ignoring covid and hanging out at the beach. With that said I think it is important to keep the beaches open for exercise for those Who have always used the beach for their physical and mental health. The beaches should remain open "active recreation"... walking, running, and surfing. They should be closed for gatherings of people laying out and congregating. Those of us who use the beach everyday to surf and then go home and self isolate shouldn't be punished for the actions of out of town visitors using our backyard as an escape. Limiting access to active recreation will stop people from coming here in droves. I believe this should be for the next few weeks, not just weekends to limit spread from outside communities. Thank you for your time, Zac McKinley Sent from my Phone 33 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:49 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Andrew Murphy ramurph908@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] ❑O NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi my name is Andrew Murphy and I'am a Newport Beach resident and I also work as a plumbing serving Orange County mostly working in Newport Beach and Irvine .1'am aware of the city council meeting tomorrow and I feel the same guide lines that are in place for San Clemente should be implemented for Newport Beach.Only active recreational activities should be aloud in the water and no loitering or sunbathing on the beach . We were left with no parkingthis Friday and weekend and while working all day Friday and Saturday it was near close to impossible of finding a parking spot near the beach . Please make the smart choice. Thanks Andrew Murphy Sent from my iPhone 56 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:09 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure From: Christopher Messmer <cj.messrner35@gmaJ.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 20204:09 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern: I am writing you as an Orange County resident of 25 years, currently living in Fountain Valley, in regards to the Newport Beach City Council considering beach closure in Newport Beach. I am also an avid surfer, who surfs everyday rain or shine, pandemic or not. I simply want to share my thoughts and experience as a resident and surfer of North OC in hopes that the council will consider this in their decision making. First, I want to express my gratitude for the beaches of North OC remaining open during the stay at home orders. There is much to be debated about whether or not surfing is an "essential" activity. Obviously, I'm not going to die if I don't get to surf, speaking from a literal sense. That said, surfing is far more that exercise and recreation. It's a lifestyle for most that participate regularly, a Iiveiihood for some and something far me, personally, that helped save me from a deadly drug addiction. While I, and many of the regulars I see in the water everyday during the stay at home orders have continued to surf, concerted efforts have been made to come to the beach alone, keep a safe distance from each other and avoid congregating on the beach altogether. I can assure you, NONE OF THE PEOPLE ON THE BEACH, IN THE IMAGES THAT THE GOVERNOR WAS 50 DISPLEASED BY, WERE THE REGULAR SURFERS WHO CALL SIJ RFS SPOTS IN NORTH OC THEIR "HOME BREAK". I believe that the vast majority of these people in these images are non beach city residents, making their annual or biannual pilgrimage to the beach to loiter, who don't care about the current health crisis, are apathetic to the dangers they may be imposing on the local communities and/or want to just be defiant based on their political views and alliances. So, what's the answer? Well, if it's possible, I believe, like the parking lots, the sand should be closed to all loitering, sun bathing and any other group activity, while activities like surfing and swimming remain allowed. The message should be, "come alone, surf alone, then go home." That said, all North OC Beach Cities need to be on the same page. You and I know that, if Newport closes, the same people who crowded Newport, will just go to Huntington. "Having closures in one area, and not in others, is like having a peeing section in a swimming pool." Respectfully, CJ Messmer CADCII Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3.25 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the Beaches and Trails Open! -----Original Message ----- From: Keely Ng <keelyng@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:59 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> 5ubject: Keep the Beaches and Trails Open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am sure you are receiving thousands of emails today as you prepare to vote tomorrow. As a mother of 2 children and active runner that lives in Corona Del Mar, I beg you to please open the parks and keep the beaches open! Here's my vote: 1.] Leave beaches open 2.j Open parks for people to go to with their families 3.j Let communities open up their community pools. If you want to restrict crowds: Cut off parking for non residents (don't even allow people in w/o proof of residences Here's why: It's not good for the mental health of our children to be limited in what autdoor activity they can have. It impairs their immune system and will make us all mentally and physically sicker in the long run. Our kids need to socialize with one another too. They are our future! We can not do long term damage by restricting there socially and environmentally. You have my vote to keep our kids and families HEALTHIER by giving them outdoor activity. Also, we need to be able to open our small neighborhood community pools. That would give the kids healthy alternatives! Thank you!! Keely Ng Resident, Corona del Mar 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:31 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Roya NA Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:31:10 PM (UTC -08;00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the City Council, Please DO NOT close the beaches for three upcoming consecutive weekends: May Z and 3; May 9 and 10; and May 16 and 17, and DO NOT, close roadways leading to popular beach spots at the Peninsula and Corona del Mar. This is not necessary. Please move forward with adopting a resolution in support of Orange County's reopening/recovery plan which would include not extending the ban on short term rentals in the City of Newport after the May 20th deadline. If you do develop an Rd Hoc City Council committee to guide the reopening of businesses in the City, 1 would ask that Jo Brenner is NOT on the committee due to her biased views. Thank you for your help, Roya Nasr 949-300-7258 NO TICE. The;nformation contained in this message is proprietary and/orconfidentio! acrd may be privileged. if you are nor the intended recipient of this communication, you ore hereby notified to. (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute cruse the message in onv manner,- wad (lilf notify the sender immediately Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:35 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Sandy Nichols Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:35:33 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@spon-newportbeach.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] OO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Re: Closing of beaches for next three week ends. My husband and I have lived in Corona del Mar for almost 50 years. We are against closing beaches. Itjust does not make any sense. We should be reopening everything instead of closing. Those small shops along PCH are going to go aut of business if they are are not allowed to open now. This is not the black plague, though some people are treating it as such. Please get back to reopening for the sake of our people and our country. The Council seems to be listening only to the snowflakes and snitches in our community. We will not vote for anyone up for reelection who votes to dose our beaches. It is the only outlet for many. Sandy Nichols Mule ,, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3;35 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; beaches From: jahangir namdaria n rjahan_nam@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:35 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and Know the content is safe. hello there, i like to ask you to please leave the beaches open and wondering when you gonna put the beach volleyball pole's back? from Corona Del Mar Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:23 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Sandy Nichols Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:22:10 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Fwd: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Forgot our address 519 Iris Ave, Cd M ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Sandy Nichols <Sa n dy ap ranen .coma Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 2:35 PM Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery To: <cityclerk@newportbeach ca, gov>, <info@spon-newportbeach.org> Re: Closing of beaches for next three week ends. My husband and I have lived in Corona del Mar for almost 50 years. We are against closing beaches. It just does not make any sense. We should be reopening everything instead of closing. Those small shops along PCH are going to go out of business if they are are not allowed to open now. This is not the black plague, though some people are treating it as such. Please get back to reopening for the sake of our people and our country. The Council seems to be listening only to the snowflakes and snitches in our community. We will not vote for anyone up for reelection who votes to close our beaches. It is the only outlet for many. Sandy Nichols Mulve , Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Active Recreation Strategy From: Ian Ozimec <ian@industrialbrokers.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:45 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gova Subject: Newport Beach Active Recreation Strategy [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon, I am a resident of Newport Beach, and I agree with a strategy to keep beaches open only for active use, such as running. I hear San Clemente's new model follows a similar regimen that seems to be working well. Loitering and setting up camp shouldn't be allowed. The beaches were packed this {cast weekend with people who may not understand the severity of the virus. I also believe allowing surfers to continue surfing is acceptable as song as they are keeping a safe distance from ane another. I understand pea ple are getting restless, but we must not give up on social distancing measures as its saving the lives of our fellow Americans. Looking forward to positive changes soon, and I thank you for your hard work during these unprecedented times. Best Regards, Ian Ozimec INDUSTRIAL BROKERS, INC. (949) 646-2727 Office (949) 500-4648 cell License #02040261 www.indu.5trialBrokers.net All facts herein shall be independently verified. Ian Ozimec and Industrial Brokers, Inc. assume no liability for any reliance on statements herein. Always consult your CPA and Attorney for tax and legal questions. rxa Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:04 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open the Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Annette O'Hearn <annetteohearn@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:53 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open the Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Enough -If people are concerned thea they can simply stay home. On a side note -Both Mayor Garcetti and Governor Newsom appear on television without a hair out of place -neat and trimmed. How is that possible with social distancing? Annette Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:18 PM To. Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: City Covid-19 Lockdown From: Alexis Page <page@a1exispage.net5 Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:37 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca. gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffieId@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>; Q'Nel11, William Iwo ne i I I @ newpo rtbeach ca.gov> Subject., FW: City Covid-19 Lockdown [EXTERNAL EMAIL) DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the Honorable Members of the Newport Beach City Council, Please find attached an email message I sent this morning to Mayor Diane Dixon. This fetter represents the view of over 2 dozen Newport Beach residents and business owners. What my letter fails to address, and what I would like to bring to your attention, the following: 1. Signs and physical barricades denying access to portions of Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula, various boardwalks, parks, car parks, etc. and other areas are in fact unlawful as per the Fire Marshal who has full jurisdiction 2. These constitute not only a barrier to pedestrians and vehicles, they constitute an unnecessary impediment to fire personnel and other first responders, caregivers, visiting nurses and others performing their duties, 3. No signs or barriers display the appropriate and required legal authority for such closure such as the California Vehicle or Penal Code. Why aren't these prominently displayed on the signs? 4. 1 would like to remind you before taking office, you took a solemn oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States, and The State of California, as do ALL public officials, including police officers. 5. I among many would like to respectfully inquire the governing constitutional authority granted the City Council and other entities by preventing businesses from operating, allowing their employees to earn a living. 6. After consultation with a constitutional law scholar, ample grounds exists for filing legal actions to remedy the above. I am aware of at least one class action suit in progress. 7. No one is permitted to enact an order, law or edict contrary to the provisions of The Constitution. It may be interpreted that all the above constitute a serious breach of your constitutional obligations and duties. 10 8. In the same manner, no police officer or other public official is permitted to enforce any law, regulation or other code section that violates the Constitution. In my view, actions taken by the City Council in this regard constitute a severe breach of your oaths of office, and are grounds for appropriate legal action in addition to the ballot box. I await your reply. Thank you. Alexis Page From: Alexis Page [mailto:page@alexispage.net] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:11 AM To: 'ddixon@newportbeach.ca.gov' Subject: City Covid-19 Lockdown April 27, 2020 The Honorable Diane Dixon Office of the Mayor City of Newport Beach Newport Beach, CA Dear Mayor Dixon, Respectfully, I wish to bring to your attention dozens of individual's views regarding the on-going city lockdown. This matter requires your personal and immediate attention. In a few days, local government's imposed lockdown on almost all businesses and public facilities will have reached six full weeks. This includes city beaches, boardwalks, parks, grass areas, car parks, and even public benches where many of my fellow seniors occasionally rest. On May 1, 2020, most residents I have spoken expect the current policy to be wound down significantly. We also expect all restrictions regarding most public facilities to be vacated as well. We agree It is a good idea for those working in certain industries, such as food handling, to continue employing enhanced hygiene practices with personal protection equipment. All of us have no objection to those who wish to continue employing personal protective and distancing measures as they see fit. If a person is so concerned or affected, they can remain safely at home. Coming from a medical family, I appreciate the potential risks involved for those who are genuinely at risk. However, as a business owner, CEO, and a former vice chairman of an international airline; 11 risk in life cannot be eliminated entirely, but risk in all its forms can be effectively managed. After six weeks people are educated. Now it is up to them. Our city depends upon vital tourism and related industries for public funding of city operations, infrastructure, and salaries for public officials and employees. This is key to Newport's present and future. The way things stand today, a significant number of Newport Beach businesses may never again reopen their doors. Business owners I have spoken have become insolvent and now are seeking bankruptcy protection! Well intentioned city policies have not only ruined the economic fives of business owners and their employees. They have eliminated entirely their ability to earn an income to feed, house and care for family members. This cannot go on indefinitely. It has to be brought to an end now. Thank you far allowing me to bring the sentiments of many Newport Beach residents and business owners to your attention. Sincerely, Alexis Page & Co. Page International Aviation 3723 Birch Street, Suite 19 Newport Beach, CA 92660 +1 949 752-1970 +1 949 752-1017 Fax a e alexic a e.corn www.alexispa 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:30 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Balboa Island Boardwalk -----Original Message ----- From: Diane Pugh <dpugh115@gmaiI.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:14 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Balboa Island Boardwalk [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If you are opening the Balboa Island Boardwalk anytime soon, could you please restrict to masked people only and keep runners off of it? We cannot walk on the Island without coming into contact with unmasked runners spewing their germs all over us. Thank you, Diane Pugh Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Seat: Monday, April 27, 2020 1:54 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Diane PoIce Sent: Monday, Apri# 27, 2024 1:53:24 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I agree Ad Hoc committees will help the process of opening Newport Beach, especially aur beaches. However, the last Agenda item - Closing Peninsula and Corona Del Mar beaches seems like an extreme over reaction, Per OC's Health Department stats, 1.1% of Newport Beach residents contracted Covid 19. Deaths are not listed. Also, per recent stats, social distancing and isolation cost Orange County's economy $15 billion. There are other stats pointing out unintended illnesses caused by isolation. There are adequate tests and therapies available to mitigate the spread. Additionally, per the experts, having people with the antibody in public will help stop the virus. Blocking streets has the potential of causing panic when the State, County and Newport Beach are beyond the curve. Based on the facts, it's time to open our city. Charlie Polce cpolcel@me.com 2529 Bungalow Pi Corona Del Mar, CA 92525 Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:43 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: COVID-19 response From: ALRON7099@aol.com ralron7099@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:01 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Cc: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffieId@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy <JBre nner@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William Iwo nei I I @ n ewpo rtbea chca.gov> Subject: COVID-19 response [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Dear Mayor and City Council Persons: I am writing in to thank you for keeping our harbor, beaches and public open spaces open during this pandemic. While neighboring communities are choosing to close their beaches and harbors to the public, Newport is welcoming not only our residents, but visitors to the beauty that we have here_ Please do not close our beaches and harbors. Our retail, service and food to go services need the business. Our residents and guests are smart enough to maintain distance from strangers. If we continue to stay closed, we will have an unprecedented number of businesses and food services that will never reopen. The water is the heart of our community, please don't close our harbor to our boating/recreational residents and guests. Thank you for your consideration. Allyson Presto Newport Marina 949-759-1275 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:02 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Special Meeting From: bobporteous1586@gmaii.com <bobporteous1586@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:50 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Special Meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am in favor of the council working with local business' to develop plans to reopen in the very near future. I think that residents who feel comfortable getting out and shopping or dining can do so safely and those that don't can stay at home until such time that they do feel comfortable. Regarding the beaches and harbor, I am in favor of keeping them open but restricting access to people coming into our city like they did last weekend. Closing beach parking lots and restricting access to the peninsula would seem to me to be a logical way to reduce unwanted crowds. Thank you, Bob Porteous 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:52 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Open Beaches and Businesses From: Alex Petrosian <petro_32@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 20203:34 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Beaches and Businesses [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, As a concerned Newport Beach resident, I have been following the news daily for the past 8 weeks. I continue to see that our Covid-19 cases are not skyrocketing, are not even going up at an alarming rate. Currently in Newport Beach, we still haven't hit 100 total cases! We originally started a Stay -at -Home order to prevent our healthcare system from being overrun, as well as allow asymptomatic to no longer be contagious. We accomplished that goal, as our hospitals are no where close to being at capacity or in any danger of that. People understand our new social distancing measures, and are willing to continue practicing them in a sensible manner. Additionally, our beaches are huge and fabulous open spaces for exercise, fun, and positive mental health. It's time to allow us to start living our lives. This virus is not as bad as originally thought. Let's quarantine the at -risk individuals, and allow the rest of us to get our immune system up and running! Thank you for your time! Alex Petrosian 41 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:46 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: special meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28th -----Original Message ----- From: Christine N Porteous rporteousfamily@sbcgloba1.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:19 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: special meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28th [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a Newport Beach Resident and live at 5312 River Avenue in the Lido Sands Community, a block off the beach, I was surprised and disappointed in the tura out to our beaches last weekend, not from local residents, but from others outside our city and even county. I have been thankful that you have kept aur harbor and beaches open to local residents but was quite astonished that the beach parking was opened up last weekend bringing throngs off people into my neighborhood. It is a great deterrent to people when there is no beach parking I would hope you also consider keeping both the beach and harbor open but with stricter guidelines like: No beach Parking Closing the entrance to the Peninsula and CDM like you use to do for the 4th of July. Possibly not allowing anyone to sit on the beach or congerate during the weekends. Maybe weekend access is only for walking, running or crossing to access the water. We chose to not go to the beach last Saturday because they were too impacted and spent the day on the water in the harbor. I felt safe and well distanced there and also hope you chose to not close the harbor to local boaters. I do think too many people again outside our city were coming into the harbor though. Thank you for your consideration, Christine Porteous 66 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:08 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure Feedback From: Zachary Christopher Porteous <zapo9288@co1orado.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure Feedback [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am writing to ask that the city finds a way to keep the beaches open for local residents to enjoy safety. I am a resident of Newport Beach, living at 53rd 5t. & River Ave in West Newport. I would suggest mandating that people cannot sit down or remain in the same place for any period of time. I think this solution would be easy to enforce and require minimal resources, as the police can enforce the rule by driving up and down the beach as they already do. The fact that you cannot "hang out" at the beach, as well as the associated fine, would deter peo pie from coming to the beach in the first place, but continue to allow local residents to surf, run, walk swim safely. Thanks, Zach Porteous (949) 922-7498 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Newport Beach Closings? From: Thomas Podmajersky Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:59:21 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Newport Beach Closings? [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Ladies and Gentlemen of the City Council Newport Beach is one of the strongest economic areas of the country. We have phenomenal small businesses that have been loyal to our community for years. They have hung with us during this difficult time by doing takeout business and keeping employees employed. The Corona Virus has now killed one in every 100,000 people in Orange County. While every death counts, impoverished nations deprived of a decent economy have far worse health outcomes. Our local businesses are dependent on local visitors to survive. Vote to keep our beaches open. We owe this to our local business community. Tom Podmajersky 302 Driftwood Corona Del Mar Sent from my iPad Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW; Today's City Council Emergency Meeting From: Charles Polce Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:03:43 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Today's City Council Emergency Meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, In a follow-up to my email yesterday, I would like to know more about the Covid-19 data, specific to Newport Beach, provided by Orange County's Health Department: It appears cases are increasing as tests increase. Is that a correct correlation? How many cases are a systematic? How many cases identify people with virus antibodies? How many people recovered from the virus? How many people died from the virus? What is the percent of deaths versus cases? What is the percent of deaths versus our population? My guess based on County data is Newport Deaths, if any, is .00002%. If thus is accurate, California, Orange County and the City has grossly over -reacted to the virus, which is causing us to Believe the virus is a death sentence. Please make sure we all know the complete facts and data so we can make informed decisions. With such low rates of cases in Newport Beach, it's time to re -open. If social distances helps, we should continue practicing. Charlie Polce cpolcel@me.com 2529 Bungalow PI Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 Sent from my iPad Mulvey, Jennifer From: Laurinda Reese <laurindareese75@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:29 PM To: Brown, Leilani Cc: cityclerks@newportbeachcalifornia.com Subject: Meeting April 28 - RE Closing of beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL) D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon, Any details you can give me so I can attend tomorrow's meeting and be added to the agenda would be awesome, If that is not doable I have the below comments please. i am a resident in Balboa. I nave been an advocate of allowing beaches to be open during this pandemic with the recommendations set forth by Dr Birx and our President, Donald Trump. The beach was awesome this weekend. Families were laughing and running and police and lifeguards were there to ensure the protocol was upheld. I was proud of Newport for seeing the value in this and also being educated enough to see the data supported this. I was upset yesterday to find that Mindy Schauer has taken a publisheda photo that did not represent what was happening at a11. 1 actually discussed this with her because it was blasted by multiple news Her email is mschauer@scng.com. I also saw what I experienced by an aerial shot by the Newport Beach Poloce of exactly what was happening. Everyone respecting their social distancing and enjoying the sun. What was really upsetting was today. I was at work and heard Gavin Newsom shaming Newport and blaming Newport for a California set back. I am assuming he is judging from photos like the one I discussed which is NOT a fair representation of Newport and what happened this weekend. I am a small business. I support small businesses and their needs right now. I also support the mental health of families that need to her out and exercise and enjoy time away from their homes. I am willing to help Newport Beach any way I can against this unnecessary set back being forced upon us. Laurie Reese 0002075255 Laurie Reese Homes. co m Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Ocean Closure From: John Rinek rjohn6nek@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:59 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Ocean Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Dear City Council I understand that tomorrow, Tuesday April 28, the city council will be voting on whether or not to close the beach and ocean in Newport Beach. I strongly urge you to consider keeping the beach and ocean open for active recreation only. Preventing out of town visitors from congregating on the beach as they did over last weekend is a good idea. However, allowing locals to actively exercise (jogging, surfing) while maintaining social distance will in no way cause any COVID-19 concerns. Best Regards John Rinek IL•L i"TT:�1iiT�- 7 john@rinekphoto.com john@rinekwall.com 949.637.4756 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:22 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Attachments: text O.txt From: +19492929119@tmomail.net <+19492929119@tmomaii.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:22 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon. We are appealing to you to please NOT close our beaches. This current heat wave is an isolated incident for April, especially at this time when everyone is housebound & want to get out to enjoy the fresh air & sunshine & get some exercise & relief from stress. We feel that this is healthy & one of the best ways to stay healthy, if we practice social distancing. We have lived here in the same house for 45 years & to put it in perspective, we are 78 & 80 years ofd. Those of us who live in this neighborhood consider this aur back yard. Dur beaches are VERY wide & social distancing should not be a problem. Wed€T"ve noticed that the majority of locals mostly adhere to this. There are always the few who have the crowd mentality & feel like they can do whatever they want regardless of ANY rule, but we feel we should not be banned because of this. In that regard, we have a few suggestions for other solutions to alleviate any overcrowding issues: 1/ Close ALL PARKING LOTS from 8am to 6 pm to discourage people from leaving their neighborhoods to come to the beach. Also this will allow local residents who work for ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES to have parking when they get off. 2/ Signs are already posted in regard to SOCIAL DISTANCING. Enforcement is the key, and even though you claim Lifeguards & Police were monitoring, we witnessed none of this. They merely drive by. 3/ They could stop by groups who are forming & issue a warning to immediately stay 6 ft apart & stay that way & if not, they would be asked to leave, or possibly face a fine. Respectfully yours & thank you for your service, SHIRLEY & GREG REiNKER Lido Sands ra Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7;27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Closing our beaches and the bay -----Original Message ----- From: Sue Rawlings <grawlings1@earthlink.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounci I@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Closing our beaches and the bay [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK finks or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Let's stop the insanity and let's stop it with our Newport City Council. There is no reason to close down the bay or the beach as the virus can't be spread while out in the scan enjoying our families. I have always counted on the Council to make the right decision and in the past they have done so. DONT LET US DOWN. KEEP OUR BEACHES AND BAY OPEN!!! I Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Cleric's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:41 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Comment on beach access From: esyage@gmail.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:41:08 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Cc: info@cdmra.org Subject: Comment on beach access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I would like to comment on the beach access in Newport Beach. • People need to be able to get outside and access fresh air. ■ A lot of local parks are open, but parking lots are closed. ■ All of the beaches in our area, with the exception of Newport and Huntington, are closed. ■ Newport and Huntington have beach access but no parking. • Therefore, all beach goers from all over So Cal are coming to Newport and Huntington. Where are they parking? On our streets, clogging streets and sidewalk access. • Either the parking lots need to be opened, or the parks and beaches closed. ■ 0r other So Cal areas, such as LA county, need to open their recreational areas! Basically, if people want to risk their health and come to the beach, let them. Just open the parking so they aren't impacting my health by crowding the local neighborhoodsl l think it's ridiculous to close parking lots to beaches and parks. People really need to be able to get outside. Thanks very much, Liz Syage Cameo Highlands Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2024 3:00 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Peninsula and Beach closures. From: Steph Snead <imuasteph@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 1:10 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Peninsula and Beach closures. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Council members, Well, as predicted the peninsula was a mad house this weekend. Friday night there was a terrible accident at Newport Blvd and Via Lido. A 16 yo driving with his 14 yo brother were heading down to the beach from Dover Shores to go night surfing and collided with a motorcyclist believe to be from Anaheim cruising the area with other cyclists. Per the Stay At Hame Order, none of them had any business coming here. The beach was packed all weekend with pea ple from out of the area, most in groups that were clearly not from the same household and none wearing masks. Trash cans were overflowing, people relieving themselves in alleyways, barriers ignored... the list goes on. Why isn't the city and county coordinating with other coastal cities and nearby counties so Newport Beach doesn't bare the brunt of the madness? Below are my suggested options for consideration: 1. Minimize car traffic onto the peninsula. The majority of the traffic tames in from Newport Blvd. Create a DUI - like checkpoint reducing down to one lane. 2. Start enforcing the order with fines as provided by code section 8655. Australia is issuing $1500 fines and guess what? People are taking it seriously and its working. They are on a continued downward trend with only 9 new cases for the entire country reported yesterday. 3. Impose a moving only ordinance for the beaches like Hawaii and Ventura. This keeps the beaches open but prevents pea ple from congregating. 4. Limit amount of people an beach and pier areas. The walkways at the Newport Beach were insanely crowded. S. Last resort, close the beaches all together. Thank you for your consideration. I want to go back to work and its not going to happen if we don't get the numbers going down? For the city to not do more to protect is residence feels like gross neglect. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:09 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: EW: We vote "KEEP OUR BEACHES OPEN"!!!! Please! ----_Original Message ----- From: Laura Stratford Elorastrat@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 1.32 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca. gov> Subject: We vote "KEEP 0 U R BEACHES 0PEN"!!11 Please! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Counsel Members: As business owners/residents and healthy adults living in America, please see reason. Thank you. Regards, Laura Stratford Newport Beach Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:03 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don't close the ocean! -----Original Message ----- From: Blake Sinclair <blakesincWr@gmaH.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:53 PM To: Dept - City Council <ityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don't close the ocean! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I've been told there's a vote tomorrow on weather or not to close the ocean and beaches in Newport Beach. I would love to see the beaches and surrounding neighborhoods closed and monitored, but to close the actual Ocean is a few steps too far. San Diego and San Clemente have come up with a great alternative. Closing the sand to sun bathers and families, while allowing people to exercise or get in the water. I would love to have the ocean continue to be an option for our physical and mental health. Thank you! Blake Sinclair I Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:58 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Surfing in Newport Beach From: Devon Speth <devanspeth@gmall.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:44 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Surfing in Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am a Newport Beach resident that went to NHHS and was barn in Hoag Hospital. I am writing you to express my hope that you will allow surfing to remain permitted in Newport Beach. I believe a good compromise would be to only authorize active recreation (walking, jogging, surfing etc) and prohibit sun bathing or group congregation on the beach, It would also be great if only Newport Beach (Costa Mesa could be okay too) residents were permitted to visit the beaches which would be similar to Ventura County's beach policy during Covid. Thank you for your time. 26 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:48 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Ocean closure -----Original Message ----- From: Alexander Smith <alexanderjsmith2003@gmaiLcorn> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Ocean closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hey there, I just heard about your guys' decision to shut down the beaches, including the water. While I understand after the crowds this past weekend helped make this choice, I believe there can and should be an alternative to shutting the water down as well. I surf both HB and Newport about 5 or 5 tunes a week, and i can tell you every one in the water seems to understand to spread out evenly and keep the recommended distance. Hawaii has also made the decision to leave the ocean open for use to surfers, but closed the beach and sand down to limit the amount of people in a certain area. I hope we can make the right move and allow surfers to continue doing what they've been doing in staying distanced while surfing. Thank you for your time Alex Smith Sent from my iPhone It Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:7.2 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW_- Beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Randy Speer <rspeer4@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:11 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Randy Speer <T5peer4@icloud.com> Subject: Beach closures (EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am a costa mesa resident and Newport Beach general contractor,I am writing to express my wish that the beaches remain open far limited recreational use. I have walked the beach from pier to schoolyards daily for years. Early in the morning there is a small group of walkers, joggers & dog walkers who respect Covid- protocols and are just out for peaceful solitude and fresh air. I am hoping that some policy that allows far recreation- surfing -exercising, walking can be accommodated, while preventing crowds to linger in groups on the sand. Please al law those users who choose to just" keep moving " continue to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. The heat wave came at a bad time and lifeguards / police weren't able to nip the situation before it became a hazard. Please find a way to take a reasonable step forward and not take a step backward. Thanks for your time, Randy Speer Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:15 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: please keep ocean [and beaches] open From: Patrick <patrick.schweiker@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:17 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCounci!@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: please keep ocean [and beaches] open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. as a resident of newport beach, i ask that you please continue to keep the ocean and beach access open. thank you Whone! Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4;52 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; Newport Surfing and Beath Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Bret Schildts <bschildts@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 4:51 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Surfing and Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I am a surfer who's home break is in Newport Beach. Please do not close the beach entirely. Given last weekends warm weather and other local beaches being closed which have since opened. The number of people frequenting our beach will surely decrease. From my own viewing a vast majority of the beach goers were maintaining social distancing. However should the decision to close beach pass. I agree with following San Clemente's model in allowing only active recreation on the beach or in the water. I hope you don't close the beach and I hope this email will help with the vote tomorrow. Thank you. Sincerely, Bret Schildts 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5;06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery From: Miki Sholkoff Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:05:49 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@span-newportbeach.org Subject: Public Comments: CoAd19 Response & Recovery (EXTERNAL EMAIL] pD NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and knowthe content is safe. Re: opening of the beaches Yes, I think the beaches should be open, BUT wearing masks and social distancing must be enforced. Michelle Sholkoff Mu[ve , Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:05 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: COVID-19 Response & Recovery From: Judy Strauss Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:01:10 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@nbwdc.org Subject: Public Comments: COVID-19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We are very much AGAINST the closing of the beaches AND ROADS on the dates cited on the agenda. Judy & Steve Strauss 2501 Island View Drive CdM Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:16 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: PLEASE DEAD prior to 4/28 council meeting - Proper management of COVID situation From: Brian Schuler <bk_schulz@yahao.corn > Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:59 PM To. Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: PLEASE READ prior to 4/28 council meeting - Proper management of COVID situation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Greetings NB City Council, I am a small business owner on Balboa Island, I recently wrote to Mayor O'Neill and Councilman Herdman about my concerns. Knowing that the City Council will hold special meeting this Tuesday (4/28) I wanted to take a moment to address the entire council. First, I will admit that I am no expert regarding this COVID situation we are dealing with. I'm just a concerned Newport Beach resident and want truth and facts to govern my city. Please note that I refuse to call it a "crisis" the reason is simple, I see this as part of the problem we face. It's well known that adding gasoline to a fire creates a larger and potentially dangerous fire. In my email last week to the Mayor and Councilman I pointed specifically to the USC study release which essentially makes the point that COVID has already been with us and spread far beyond our original projected scope. In other words, trying to contain it is too late and likely impossible. Also, it proves that it's clearly not as lethal because our hospitals would have already been overwhelmed with much higher- mortality rate by now. The fact that our cases reported are still climbing is only natural because more testing is being done. This is strangely good news because that means most of us have lived with it already and our bodies have dealt with it like the USC study suggests. Furthermore we now see a sustained steady decline in death rate as we are learning how to handle it better. I also pointed to the CDC which gives us mixed information about COVID cases. Today if you go to the website and search "deaths in the US" the number is unfortunately is 53,922. But if you dig a little deeper to the "Provisional Death Counts for COVID" the numbers look starkly different. The COVID specific deaths are 27,674, that's about half of the misleading commonly used number. The reason is simple, as we know most 3 people are not dying just because of COVID but many other factors and COVID is present because (back to USC report) it's already among us. These facts should cause us to look at this much different as we try to manage general public concerns. Do we cause more concern over something that may not be as deadly as once feared? Do we act as leaders and bravely guide our city past the poorly represented story lines? Or do we act in fear, send messages of fear and govern by fear? This past weekend wasn't a surprise to anyone, people don't want to stay in any longer. In a perfect situation, our sister cities, county and state leaders would have a less hyper -reaction by now. They would admit that most (if not all) models have been wrong, they would take a moderate risk action and re -open parks/beaches across the board. Allow the citizens to get outside and spread out, they won't all come to the beach. We don't have to go to movies and Disneyland yet, but let us decide for ourselves the risk we are willing to take. The message should be direct and well thought out... like the warning of riding on a roller coaster. If your pregnant, back issues, suffer from motion sickness, etc. Then use your wisdom and decide how to proceed. We all know the "social distancing" guidelines by now, we all wash our hands, we all have masks... but it should be our free choice to decide. To conclude, as I mentioned to our Mayor in a separate email, I am beginning to be more concerned with potential for civil unrest. People are not coping well with this forced shut down and as with last weekend, will continue to ignore the signs and go around them. We are inviting a widespread chaotic reaction. This weekend many protests are already organized in multiple cities in OC, if I were leading NB as a decision maker I would consider the message to be bold and determined. To embrace all the good positive information available and lead the county in the right direction. We are a city that welcomes visitors, this is the life blood of our economy and our reputation around the world. Finally, from our US Constitution, Fourteenth Amendment Section 1 "nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law". Let's stand strong against fear, let's govern with bold leadership when our citizens need it most! Best regards, Brian Schuler 949-436-2280 Preliminary results of USC -LA County COVID-19 study released - Press Room 4 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures but YES to surfing and healthy activities! From: Stephen Sum ney <stephensumney@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:21 PM To: dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures but YES to surfing and healthy activities! [MERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello! A quick note on beach closures. As a resident of Newport Beach I'm opposed to beach closures..... Unless they allow healthy activities like walking, jogging, swimming and surfing We should do something a long the lines or similar to the new approach in San Clemente. Thank you, Stephen Sumney Production Designer IATSE Local 800 310-283-1027 m www.ster)hen-sumnev.com www.tannerstudioservices.com Gruppo Marconi TIN 2019 Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:30 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW; NB City Council Meeting and Beaches From: Jenny Todesco <jenny.todesco@gmad.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:11 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca,gov> Subject: NB City Council Meeting and Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIQ DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. After listening to the Governor speak today I have no doubt in my mind he contacted NB City Council to express his concern about the opened beaches. It is clear he wants the beaches closed and I respectfully disagree. My family of 5 was one of the families that was the beach this weekend. I have NEVER seen my kids so excited on Friday. Their eyes lit up again. They are dying inside and the beach helped lift their spirits. Everyone was being being cautious and no one was sitting on top of each other at the beach, It is really sad that our government wants to control us this much. Vitamin D is a great immune booster and didn't we just learn last week that the sun kills the virus? Then why on earth is Gavin Newsom wanting to close our beaches? He wants us to suffer. This is outrageous. I can tell you right now, I have lived in OC my entire life. My parents have lived in OC their entire life. My grandparents moved to OC when they were 5 years old. Not one of us knows ANYONE that has caught the coronavirus, not 0NE! We haven't even heard of someone that caught it from a friend of a friend, again NOT ❑NE. The numbers are scewewed and we ALL know it. This is tyranny. There is a group of us contacting the President and Attorney General Barr. Please don't be bullied by Governor Newson. This is government over reach. Please do the right thing and keep the beaches open. The sun and fresh air is so good for the soul! We did our part and stayed in for 40+ days, it is time to keep the beaches open and start opening up business. It is TIME. Thank you for taking the time to read this a -mail. Jenny Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:44 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beached need to remain open From: dave@Spirit-Aerospace <dave@spirit-aerospace.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3:10 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beached need to remain open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] D❑ NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Coming from a Newport Beach resident 2127 Indian Spring In. Newport Beach Ca 92660 Please keep beaches open, we need them open for our mental and physical health! thanks David Taylor daveE@spirit-aerosoace.com 74 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Public Comments: Covic119 Response & Recovery From: Elizabeth Torelli Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:05:58 PM (UTC -08;00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; -info@cdmra.org Subject: Public Comments: Covid19 Response & Recovery [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1. Agreed, a committee should be formed to help guide the reopening of businesses. 2. But YES, let's get things OPENED & the sooner the better. I'm very concerned about the wonderful, hard-working folks who are suffering without income or their businesses that are shuttered & may not reopen. 3. Tell me what the plan is to keep people out of paradise for the next 3 weekends? Cordon off our roadways? Chain link fences at MacArthur & the 405? I really pity the residences south of PCH & along Ocean; some visitors are SO rude & inconsiderate it's understandable residents find it difficult to be tolerant & welcoming!! How do you effectively REtrain RUDE people? CAN THE CITY SEND OUT A NEWS BROADCAST THAT NEWPORT BEAC HS ARE CLOSED, DON'T COME HERE? Good Luck! Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 3.54 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep the beach open -----Original Message ----- From: Eric Vallely <evallely1234@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2420 3:40 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep the beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council Members, As a 4th generation resident of Newport Beach, I beg of you to please not close the beaches, It's truly a place of Solitude and peace for me and my family and in these crazy times, even more so. It's my belief that what we saw over the weekend was, in fact, not that bad if our parking lots and regular traffic routes were open. But, because key areas are closed, it takes the traffic that we do have and piles it up into the small remaining areas and makes a small problem seem like a big one. quite honestly, our town is equipped for crowds and always has been. Let's open it up and get back to a little bit of normalcy. The people of our town and outside our town are all very well aware of the distancing requirements in place and it seems to me that they are being practiced. Lastly, how does it make sense to close Newport when most of the rest of the state is reopening their beaches? San Diego, San Clemente, Santa Cruz, and Ventura have all opened back up so why would we close now? One reason we have seen some crowding is because many of these other beaches have been closed. Now that they are open, I bet our problem won't be that bad, especially if we open traffic and parking back up. Thank you for your time! Sincerely, Eric Va Ilely 32 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:13 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Michael Deliz <jmoneyl04050@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:56 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I think you should keep your beaches open for activities such as surfing, running, and other exercises, but restrict the groups of people spending time on the beach. That's all we need. 23 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:09 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Get Open Stay Open From: Brian Potts <brianpotts99@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:52 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Get Open Stay Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open. I hope that Newport Beach can become a leader for others to follow. Our great community should begin opening up all our great local businesses and get away from the fear and non -science based edicts our State is wailing about. Let's stop following the same false "models" that told us on March 16 that 2.2M Americans will die from this. Everything that the State and Federal Gov has told us over the last few months have been proven false. There is a possible shortage of medical services in Newport Beach only because the draconian edicts have put so many health professionals out of business with the horrible choice to prevent "elective" medical services. Our local retail and restaurants are dying because they are "non essential" but all the large companies can continue to operate? Staples is open right next to a slew of great local stores in the same strip mall (I realize that is Costa Mesa but same general idea all over). None of this is based on anything science proven. Worst of all, let's funnel all our citizens' into the grocery stores but prevent them from our sunny and warm beaches? Ludacris. Let's not forget we can go get a Mai Tai "to go" but might not be able to go to the beach? We're not your children. Keep the beaches open and don't bow to your overlords. Thanks, Brian 31 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Temporary beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: John Voza <jvoza@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:49 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Temporary beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport City Council Members, As a Newport Beach resident, I would like to voice my support in favor of KEEPING THE BEACHES OPEN. During these trying times of quarantine, the beaches have served an important role in the well-being, both physically and emotionally, for many people. I am proud to be a resident of Newport Beach, and even more proud that the City Council has thus far kept the beaches accessible to the public. I can appreciate the measures that have already been put in place to limit access, such as beach parking lots, walkways, and piers closed. However, I believe keeping the beaches open allows many the ability to at least temporarily escape the overwhelming onslaught of negative news surrounding the Corona Virus. There is hope for the future, and I hope the City of Newport Beach continues to lead the way. John Voza 34 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rick <rickm3rd@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:56 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Keep our beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. First of all I would like to thank you all for not closing the beaches thus far as our neighbors in Los Angeles and San Diego have. It doesn't take much common sense to see how ridiculous it is to ticket a lone surfer meanwhile large packs of road bikers continue to flood PCH. This government overreach has done more harm than good, causing hard working law abiding citizens to lose theirjobs and homes. More people will be hurt by the governments reaction to the virus than the virus itself. As we are beginning to see, the doom and gloom predictions of the COVID19 death toll is far from reality. We live in a world where viruses exist, and we build our immunity by being outside in the sun, not indoors in a sterile environment. If we were honestly concerned about death tolls, we should be looking at heart disease, diabetes, tobacco, and pharmaceuticals, not closing our beaches. Thankyou Rick Mefferd Mulvey, Jennifer From: dylanjordanhunt@gmail.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:51 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Beaches for active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good evening City Council, Please consider leaving our beach open for active recreation during these trying times. The water allows us to cope during this crisis. Thank you, Dylan Hunt d ylaniordanhunt@email. com (714) 475-9766 Mulvey, Jennifer From: steven behm <stevtbehml@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:51 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Counsel, I am a health professional and someone that surfs regularly. Surfing had been one of those things that is keeping me sane during these times. I appreciate you keeping the beach open so that I am able to surf and keep a level head. I was disappointed to see so many people this past weekend at the beach in such close proximity to each other. I understand the reflex to shut the beach down entirely but that may in fact cause people to travel to other beaches. Especially those that use the beach for recreation and not just loitering. I ask that you consider closing the beach expect to those using it for physical recreation. Essentially making regulations similar to those set forth by San Diego. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Steve Behm Mulvey, Jennifer From: Reformed Mama <reformedmama@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:48 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: PLEASE do NOT close beaches on FAKE SCIENCE! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, It is GREATLY disturbing to see Newsom, a grown man, on TV threatening to punish California residents in a fit because he wasn't blindly obeyed. There are a multitude of articles, studies and doctors all testifying that, while there is certainly a virus, it is NOT what the media and the government are claiming. It. Is. A. Virus. Not a plague. We have multi -billion viruses around us constantly. Most will say we need: 1) To circulate the virus around as we do most others in order for people (other than the very compromised) to come into contact with it and build antibodies, and following that, herd immunity 2) SUN, fresh AIR and OUTDOOR exercise to keep up a healthy immune system THEREFORE, everything Newsom is doing; demanding "social distancing", strongly recommending masks/gloves, CLOSING beaches are the VERY OPPOSITE of what Californians should be doing to stay well! PLEASE tell us you see this for the sham it is. There is growing evidence that California had this virus in the fall, and guess what!? We got through it before anyone knew to be afraid of their neighbor, or what the virus was called, and WITHOUT fear of dying, closing the state or any government interference. People need to be outside, to have fellowship and be together, and to go back to work! This house arrest is killing people's morale, hope, dreams, savings and livelihoods. And for what? A virus? This lockdown is punishing, unconstitutional, and is based on fake science, horrendous models and lies!!! PLEASE do your research, stand up to this lawless governor, be an example of truth and make hope great again! We are suffering out here ...and PLEASE don't punish people by locking down the beach. PLEASE. I would appreciate a response from the council. Regards, Juli Mulvey, Jennifer From: Connor Fausto <connorjfausto@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:38 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Newport Beach Access for Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I heard that the Newport City Council is meeting to decide beach access. There are some plans to keep beaches closed on the weekends in May. I believe that the city should decide to keep beaches open but restrict the access to "active recreation" only. Many residents use the beaches for exercise such as walking, jogging, and surfing. During these activities, social distancing is actively practiced. Further, these types of visitors will only stay for a relatively short amount of time which will keep the number of people on the beach low. These forms of exercise and others including cycling are still allowed, so the beach should have the same restrictions. Loitering should be restricted while exercise can be allowed. Just as cyclists keep their distances, surfers and runners do as well. While I can't directly influence the final decision on beach access, I hope this testimony gave you insight on what some of the community is thinking. Thank you! Cheers, Connor Fausto Mulvey, Jennifer From: JEFFREY S BRACEY <jsb69@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:34 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Possible beach closing. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. My name is Jeffery Bracey. I live in Newport Shores. This last weekend was pretty busy, but, while bicycle riding with a friend on Saturday. I noticed that people in the beach ,in most part were not tightly packed as reported and photographed from the ground ,with telephoto lens, by the Media. If you were able to view some of the shots from the air, people were pretty well spaced. I was amazed to see the parking lots on Seashore were open. That didn't help. I wonder if instead of closing the beach. Maybe you cod use the same tactics as for the 4 th of July and block off Balboa Blvd at Superior and PCH. When the traffic coming down gets to crowded. I have cycled down the peninsula almost every weekend , as I work during the week, and noticed an increase of alley traffic , due to the boardwalk being closed. Most bicycle riders don't want to ride in the streets. Most walkers will walk around the barricades, while on the boardwalk. I would hope you can see a way to keep beach access open. I'm really upset with the news media blowing this up into a scene that it really wasn't. Thank you. Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android 1 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Kimberlee Earnheart <kimeehearts@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:25 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Please keep Newport Beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council Members, Please keep Newport Beach open for active recreation. Thank you, Kimberlee Earnheart Mulvey, Jennifer From: Lynn Hackman <lynnhackman@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:33 AM To: Dixon, Diane; Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Herdman, Jeff, Brenner, Joy; O'Neill, William; Brown, Leilani Subject: [SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] Opposition to Road/Marina Closures -Let's Get Back to Work [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Honorable Mayor, Esteemed City Council Members: Thank you for your service to our community, particularly at this unprecedented time. I feel it an honor to know each of you and while I may know some of you better than others, you've all been in my thoughts and prayers during this extremely challenging national crisis. I reach out to you today with humility, respect, and a grateful heart to be living in our beloved community. Most of us know well President Roosevelt's eloquent, post -depression inaugural address "...let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is ... fear itself. Nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life, a leadership of frankness and of vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory." Roosevelt could give his speech today with little diminishing relevance. Having somewhat of a unique perspective on your responsibility as an elected official, I'd like to share my concerns as they relate to the ongoing business and social restrictions, your consideration of additional beach and marina closures, as well as the lifting of some existing bans. Do I believe shutting down all U.S. non-essential travel and businesses in order to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, and enable our hospitals and medical professionals to prepare for a possible deluge of critically ill and dying patients? Absolutely. Do I feel there was justifiable reason to take extreme measures at the beginning of the threat to protect United States citizens from an unknown communicable disease? You bet. Do I think we should protect our society's most vulnerable citizens, especially in a time of crisis? Unquestionably. But, do I believe that we should continue with extreme measures that do not allow businesses to begin to reopen and recover? No. Or that continuing closures of parks, beaches and open spaces is resulting in a mentally and physically healthier population? Definitely no. Or that it is justifiable to impose the unnecessary and unreasonable suffering headed our way resulting from what Senator Moorlach is describing as the "mother of all recessions" due to the imploding economy and societal upheaval - the inevitable results of 22 -million -and -counting unemployed, disenfranchised, and frightened Americans? Hell no. Why? Because the current Covid-19 statistics simply do not justify continued extreme prohibition for all. The phrase "a cure worse than the disease" is upon us, and I am growing increasingly uncomfortable watching businesses - and people - fail in plain sight. Current and accurate "statistical analysis" at it's best, does not justify the extreme restrictions and forfeitures we are enduring, nor is it sustainable on any level. In fact, former Mayor Dixon's newsletter with OC cases lists Newport Beach with only 96 cases out of more than 87,000 residents! Americans can be proud of the tremendous success in mitigating the spread of this dreaded disease. We listened to our elected officials, we've dramatically modified our daily lives, we've sacrificed our businesses, many have lost their livelihoods as a result. We've sheltered in place for what started as a two-week quarantine. Now, six long weeks and counting later, we have a new, much larger crisis looming - that of economic destruction and social unrest. I'm not getting calls from friends/family/clients with sick and dying relatives. I'm getting heartbreaking calls from people whose businesses are failing, who have lost their jobs, or have kids who've lost their jobs, or both. They can't sleep. They can't eat. They can't think straight. Their hands are tied from every direction. Their bank accounts are dwindling. They are panicked about their short-term, not to mention long-term future. Some are at an age where recovery from yet another economic downturn is impossible. They are grasping for hope, for something that makes sense out of why their lives are crumbling around them after they worked so hard to climb out of the last recession. They, or their loved ones are beginning to make bad choices out of boredom, fear and anxiety, they don't want to rely on the government, they are looking for someone - anyone - to tell them what to do to save themselves and those they love. I submit to you that the time for saying "No! No! No!" needs to be quelled, and that all our energy needs to be spent on coming up with actionable, reasonable decisions and strategies for recovery before it's too late. It feels like I am watching a giant tidal wave coming our way, and we are being rendered helpless to do anything about it. Additionally, continued restrictions on our diminishing civil liberties is greatly concerning, particularly when we are challenged already by laws that have resulted in what feels more like an embrace of criminal behavior without consequence rather than the protection of law-abiding, taxpaying citizens. It's giving the finger to true leadership, law and civility - it is destroying America. If we are prohibited much longer from reestablishing life as we knew it, and our civil liberties continue to be diluted, I fear we are headed towards a very dangerous and slippery slope which will be far worse than any pandemic. The restriction of free people could be justified by any number of mortality statistic: car accidents, alcohol, smoking, drug addiction, fast food, cell phone distraction, the average influenza. At what point do "statistics" become conditional enough that 'the government' gets to make decisions about what behavior is acceptable or not, and thereby justify restrictions that cumulatively could lead to the extinction of our freedom all -together? That I am being compelled to pen this lengthy letter to you, because of, and under these circumstances, feels like a very bad, never-ending nightmare. It's time for us all to wake up. It's time to convert retreat in to advance, even in the face of danger. If we allow fear and hysteria to lead, we are doomed. At some point, economically and socially, this lock down will become the worst enemy we've ever faced on our own shores. And I'm guessing our enemies can see that we are collectively not making decisions to save ourselves with thoughtful, common-sense logic and reason. Rather, we are reacting to overreaching media manipulation, and twisting of the facts which inevitably fuels confusion, anxiety, depression, sheepishness, and abhorrent behavior. Sound decisions and leadership aren't forged from that position. Finally, it goes without saying, we expect our elected officials to look out for our health, safety and well- being, certainly. But more importantly, we expect them to keep a close eye on, and protect our civil liberties as clearly defined by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights - even in and when necessary in spite of the inherent danger. One could argue that in generations past - like that of President Roosevelt - policies derived from crisis when met with thoughtful analysis, intelligent patriotism, self-sacrifice and bravery despite the dangers, are the reason America even exists today. Please do not let alternative agendas and unmitigated terror lead you, but rather, let faith in God, in our Constitution, in the people of this country, and in each other guide you through the tough decisions ahead. And please, especially after the resounding economic recovery we were finally achieving pre-Covid, do not allow our great nation to fall to its knees again. Respectfully, Lynn Hackman (formerly Selich) Newport Beach Tennis Club April 28, 2020 To: Newport Beach City Council We want to recommend the City Council adopt guidelines that provide for the safe use of City beaches and other recreational facilities. We believe opening recreational facilities with guidelines will be supported by residents to practice social distancing and other safe practices. As a private tennis and swimming facility we have plans for operating with control and extra sanitary efforts. The United States Tennis Association has adopted the attached standards for tennis facilities. We can customize our guidelines to meet or exceed these standards. Providing a range of public and private recreational facilities will reduce the strain on the beaches and surrounding community. A plan to safely open these facilities be the start of reopening businesses under conditions that are safe and provide the fresh air and exercise we need. We would be please to work with the other three private tennis clubs to develop uniform policies and procedures to provide use by members and jobs for staff. Sincerely, r&" Anthony Joyce, Owner Newport Beach Tennis Club NEWPRT BEACH TENNIS CLUB 2601 EASTBLUFF DR NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 (949) 644.0050 The USTA recognizes that the coronavirus has been affecting different parts of the country in different ways and with different timing. We therefore believe it will be possible for people to return to playing tennis safely in some cities and states sooner than in others. The Federal Government issued guidelines on April 16 for "Opening Up America Again" at WhiteHouse.00v_IOpeningAmerica. By following these guidelines as well as those of local governments and health agencies, facilities and players will be able to make informed decisions as to when play can recommence. Because tennis does not require direct person-to-person contact, players can enjoy the many physical and mental benefits that tennis offers so long as they practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart from other players to ensure a safe exercise environment and follow other safety recommendations included in the Player Tips and Recommendations document that is being distributed along with this Facility and Programming Recommendations. ASSESS YOUR SITUATION Tennis providers, coaches and facilities across the country are all different and operate in different local contexts. Making an assessment of whether a safe exercise environment can be provided depends on a range of factors, which apply differently at each venue. It is the responsibility of each tennis provider, coach and facility to make that assessment based on their local environment. Know that the Federal Guidelines for Opening Up America Again is a three -phased approach, and safety precautions must remain in place as we move from Phase One to Phase Three until there is a universal vaccine or effective treatment for the coronavirus. In communities where stay-at-home or shelter -in-place orders have been lifted or modified, and where the locality meets the standards in the Federal Guidelines, then tennis, if played properly, can be a great opportunity to relieve stress, socialize with others and provide much-needed exercise. Of primary importance is taking every precaution to help keep all participants safe. ORGANIZE YOUR TENNIS ACTIVITIES ■ Activity should always be in line with the Federal Government's advised social distancing measures (defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as keeping six feet apart), including when arriving at and departing from a court. • Limit activities to casual court rental, one -on -ane coaching, small groups and private lessons. • Shorten programs and stagger booking times to create a buffer between sessions. • Online bookings are recommended, and have participants make payments online. Avoid handling cash. • Postpone any social gatherings. Do not provide any congregation areas at the court or facility. ■ Plan for increased levels of staff and volunteer absences. COVID-19 1 PLAYING TENNIS SAFELY I FACILITY AND PROGRAMMING RECOMMENDATIONS • Keep your team and your participants informed of the actions you're taking. • Staff must wear masks or "like in kind" and gloves when checking in players. Staff should wash hands and/or gloves often and after touching items. • Alternating courts should be reserved for play if there is no barrier, such as fencing, between the courts. • Capturing accurate information on reservation play sheets when people are making reservations is a must, in case the authorities need to trace who has been onsite. • Players should come to the facility no more than 10 minutes before the time expected to play. • Having a parent/guardian present at the facility with juniors under age 18 is highly recommended. When that is not feasible, the parent/guardian must provide written permission for each junior participating in the coaching session and/or when playing with other juniors. PROVIDE A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT • Clean all surfaces—such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures and toilets—several times a day wearing disposable gloves. • All common area chairs and tables should be stacked, roped off or removed from the area to prevent congregating and touching. • All court gates and stair rails should be wrapped with caution tape to discourage touching, or else should be wiped down every hour. • All gates should be roped off or left open to prevent touching. If the facility has a wide open side entrance to the courts, its use is recommended. • All score tenders will be taken off the courts to prevent touching. • Make disinfectant soap, hand sanitizers or wipes available at all main contact points. • Regularly remind and encourage everyone, particularly juniors, of the need to wash hands often and adopt the other principles of a good hygiene strategy. • Display signage about handwashing and hygiene techniques at strategic points such as sinks, eating areas, drinking areas and on the side of the court. • Limit the use of indoor spaces by keeping all locker room and shower areas closed. ENCOURAGE SOCIAL DISTANCING • People should stay at least six feet apart to maintain social distancing. • Use every second court where practical. • Players should stay on their side of court and avoid changing ends. • Implement ways to minimize contact between participants and staff. • Recommend that only one parent/guardian accompany younger children to the facility when possible. • Promote prevention techniques and lead by example. See the "Preparing to Play" section in the Player Tips and Recommendations document for tips on how to protect against infections. COVID-19 I PLAYING TENNIS SAFELY I FACILITY AND PRO TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COACHING • Group coaching should take place only where full social distancing is possible. Group coaching should be limited to small groups. An exception would be where all participants are family members or are otherwise in one home. • Teaching professionals should be assigned specific courts—and possibly specific days and times. • Position the players at well -spaced stations. • Live ball drills and game -based play is recommended over using baskets. • Limit the use of coaching equipment such as target cones. • Don't let the players handle any coaching equipment. The coach should pick up the balls. • Encourage players to use their racquet/foot to push balls back and/or hit them to their opponent to avoid using hands and touching the balls. TENNIS BALLS • Practice caution with the tennis balls and avoid letting the participants touch them. Although there is no specific evidence that tennis balls can spread COVID-19, we know that contamination by respiratory droplets from an infected person can potentially survive on hard surfaces up to three days. • Try to restrict balls to a particular group, court or day of the week. One idea is to label them with a permanent marker. • Replace all balls if someone suspected to have COVID-19 comes in contact with them. • Consider spraying tennis balls briefly with a disinfectant spray (e.g., Lysol or Clorox) at the conclusion of play. Using new balls on a very regular basis is highly encouraged. • For private lessons that feature serving, have customers bring two cans of balls that only they handle for serving. TENNIS EQUIPMENT • Tennis equipment should be touched only by the pro/coach and should be cleaned frequently. Use alcohol - based disinfectant to clean all tennis gear, including racquets, towels, target cones, ball machines, etc. • Teaching pros should have their own marked hoppers and teaching charts to avoid sharing with other pros. • Using a ball machine is a great option for giving lessons, as it avoids having people touch the balls. Using ball tubes and basket pickups to pick up loose balls after a ball machine rotation also limits contact. • Avoid using unnecessary equipment such as throw -down lines. COVID-19 I PLAYING TENNIS SAFELY I FACILITY AND PRO TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:14 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure Importance: High From: Scott Carpenter <scott@itrip.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:02 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Brenner, Joy <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherd man@newportbeachca.gov>; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure Importance: High [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning Council Members, First, I hope this message finds each of you well during this time and I wish you good luck in the matter that you are to take up this afternoon. May Providence guide you well. I am fearful that the decision to close the beaches at this time is a viable option that has past. Given the warmer weather, the current state of affairs w/ CV -19, and people that have been constrained for nearly 7 weeks, people will want to to get out and the beach will be one of the more popular destinations. Any closure will be difficult to impose and enforce. The council had the opportunity to take action to close the beach back on April 3, when it was decided to close STRs, which were at less than 10% occupancy. Yet, it was thought that those "5% of the people we need to be concerned about" were a problem. AS A FACT, NEWPORT BEACH OCCUPANCY ON STRs IN APRIL IS RUNNING AT 14% (Key Data). It is not STRs that brought the people to the beach last weekend. Despite calls at that time (April 3 - see email below) to close the beach, they were ignored and now we find our city mired in the media's attention and the Governor's crosshairs. At that time, the decision would not have had issue with warmer weather, people feeling the need to get out. Now, the fear of the collective community and the devastated small business community is that we've managed to pushback our ability begin the process of re -opening our economy and in some cases care for our families. The perception of closing the beaches on the weekends for the next three weeks seems to send a message that Newport Beach is for the privileged. We want your tax dollars, but we don't you. To be honest, given these times, with so many people out of work and schedules in flux, I'm not sure if day of the week makes that much difference when people go to 15 the beach. This past weekend, it was HOT Fri -Sun and cooled down on Monday. If the record heat had hit on Tue-Thur, I'm sure the crowds would have just as large. Close the beaches, if you must, I support that. Keep them open if you decide, but at least allocate effective patrols to enforce social distancing. If you close the beaches, close them through May 20th altogether and not just on the weekend. The time to "nickel and dime" it has past and as the STIR ban has shown, it is ineffective. It is time for bold, collective action that says close it all together for 3 weeks or don't close them at all. MY MAIN FEAR...... is that members of the council will use this as another reason to curtail STR activity as this business is to blame for all of the issues that are common to beach communities when it comes to an ad hoc committee to determine how to re -open the city. Using this to single out STRs will likely lead to some STR and STR property management companies to close their doors all together. I'm still at a loss as to why the council chose to single out STRs on 4/3. We are the only business that has been singled -out at this time. That hardly seems fair and just. Fact is that when the economy opens up, travel will slowly pick up and it will be "day-trippers" coming from 4-5 hours away to vacation spots. Data shows that they will prefer vacation homes because they are cleaner and safer than hotel rooms. Stand alone STRs don't share ventilation. Properly run STRs are a vital economic part of the city and our tourism dollars. They provide "above average" support and revenue to other local small businesses. FACT: STRs are starting to see June and July cancellations at this time. We need to all we can to open by 5/20. 1 would feel safe in saying that owners and property managers have been hit the hardest (see the data below) and many were shut out of the federal SBA programs. It was sad that the city choose to single STRs out on 4/3 as the "thing that will bring corona virus" to the city even though violations were down, occupancy was down, and we were basically cancelling up to 100% of our bookings in March and April and most of May. Again, I wish the Council luck today in its actions. Scott Carpenter Owner/General Manager iTrip Newport Beach (949) 929-8640 scoff itrip.net www.itrip.net/newportbeach On Apr 3, 2020, at 11:25 AM, Scott Carpenter <scott@itrip.net> wrote: Council Members I am writing about an appropriate course of action for Short Term Rentals (STRs) during this period of Corona Virus (CV19) and its impact on all of our lives. I sit in a unique position as a member of the community and a business owner involved in short term rentals. For those that don't know, my company is part a of a larger organization that manages rentals nationwide. I am currently sitting on the iTrip Vacations Crisis Committee and we have been meeting up to 3x per week reviewing the situation on our business. This position allows me to insight into how other locations are dealing with the impact of CV19, what is effective and not effective, and the impact of many people. I know that the question is to close STRs in Newport Beach is a a question that you face. Before proceeding, let me give you some statistics about the state of the business. The STR business is essentially shut down already, with us seeing 90% of March/April bookings cancelled. According to Key Data (a company that provides market data), owner/paid occupancy in Newport Beach in April is less 16 than 10%. The remaining bookings are likely to be cancelled. May bookings are 50% cancelled at this time due to local college graduations being cancelled. Please look at the attached data showing the industries that have been impacted the hardest by CV19. Lodging, by far and away is the industry hit hardest..... harder than airlines and cruise lines. In fact, many of us of actually giving up more revenue than income coming in — we are refunding and paying out more than we would have brought in. At iTrip Vacations Newport Beach, we have turned away several would be guests simply based on the fact the "weekend trips" are not appropriate at this time. At this time, is it appropriate for Newport Beach to take additional steps to enforce the stay at home guidelines. Absolutely! Does this mean specifically closing only STRs, NO. Based on the above data, singling out STRs is not an appropriate step. If the Council wants to show leadership in stay at home efforts, then the activities in which people come to Newport Beach must be closed until further notice. This mean closing beaches, piers, and boardwalks. Florida found that closing STRs didn't impact the crowds at all, but closing beaches did. Frankly, we don't have any people coming in to stay at this time. The traffic and crowds in Newport are locals (residents and people coming from a radius of 10-20 miles) to enjoy the beach. Until the beaches are closed, then there will be a desire for people to come to the beach. If closing STRs is mandated and the argument is to prevent people from coming to Newport Beach, then the council should close hotels as well. In fact, hotels are a likely larger spreading area for CV19 than STRs because of the number of people in the same building, people need to walk through the lobby — think of them as standing cruise ships. Whereas most STRs are self-contained. The city asks us to play by similar rules (actually stricter) than the hotels and pay our share of TOTs, it is only appropriate to restrict all lodging establishments at this time. If the argument is that Newport Beach doesn't want visitors, then any/all access to those services need to be curtailed. The be clear, I support closing the beaches to everyone (residents and non-residents) at this time. This is the only clear way to enforce stay at home orders. If the decision is made to close STRs and Hotels, here are the guidelines that have worked best in other locations: • Allow long term stays • Allow existing stays to end (people may not have the means to return home due to flight disruptions) • Allow stays for displaced families (people may be forced from their homes due to slab leaks, damage, etc and need a place to stay) • Allow stays for essential employees / medical personnel During this time, there is an appropriate use of STRs to be part of the solution in dealing with CV19. There are valid reasons supporting the need for housing space. I think it is also important to realize that a large number of STRs in Newport Beach are owned by local families that depend on the income from STRs to support their families. The decision to close them 17 should include the impact on them. I don't think it would be fair for the City to prioritize a large company that owns hotels over those smaller family-owned businesses that are part of the community. Given the past comments at council meetings, it would seem that CV19 is being politicized against STRs at this time. Politicizing an issue by using CV19 as the reason is not the answer. If the real issue is keeping people at home during this time, the reason they come needs to be considered. Cutting off access to 1,500 permitted homes that are 90% vacant at the moment won't do anything. I am always open to discuss this further, but also very open and willing to discuss the issue of STRs in the community on a long term basis. I feel that our current understanding of the business is not fully understood and the role that strong property management companies can help with enforcement. Again, I urge the council to look at the larger picture of enforcing stay at home tactics and not to politicize CV19 against STRs. Thanks, Scott Scott Carpenter Owner/General Manager iTrip Newport Beach (949) 929-8640 Scott itrip.net www.itrip.net/newportbeach <PastedGraphic-1.png> 18 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please read before 3pm meeting. Several residents on Nextdoor asked me to share my post From: Cynthia Khan <cdk1024@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:04 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please read before 3pm meeting. Several residents on Nextdoor asked me to share my post [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Please read the below and note one of the pictures the governor is referencing regarding our beaches. Im asking that we don't cave to an uninformed governors office that is allowing the media to run them with articles containing lies. The governor should be fact checking but he's not. This city belongs to us and no one knows what goes on in it better than us. Don't fall victim to the media controlling you too. Please just read the below. That is all I'm asking. The pictures the governor is referencing are pictures of another city on a different date that the media dishonestly published. I live at the beach an saw nothing even remotely close to this. See below. I don't see big crowds, I see social distancing, I don't see trash EVERYWHERE and I'd bet most of those people are your neighbors. It sounds like you may need to look into one of the properties with a private community beach or just a private beach. Here is one of the pictures the media posted. Knowing what we know about UV rays, how it kills the virus completely in 3 minutes or less on surfaces, and that the city has done their due diligence with the walkways and the parking lots... it would be an abuse of power at this point to close beaches. Just because people stay inside does not mean this virus goes away. It is here to stay and I would rather be in a location where it died quicker. This beach is simply not as crowded as the photos that were published and later identified as being a completely different beach on a completely different day. We can't let the media print lies and respond to them as if they were the truth. We will continue to disagree but it is quite obvious the majority (last I checked we were still a democracy) wants these beaches to stay open and considering the weather the beach is practically vacant. As of yesterday in CA daily cases were down and Orange County has 39 deaths. We need to just STOP. Maybe it has been here longer and we have some immunity, maybe it doesn't like our weather pattern, the truth is none of us know the answer and neither do any of these people doing the studies. Our neighbor is an ER physician at Hoag and said it's been slow. We have to look at the data in front of us and not projections that are most likely flawed. i know many people love rules, hate people from other cities using the beaches but that's just what we have to live with. Shouldn't we be happy that we have the opportunity to live in a beautiful place? If you see a piece of trash pick it up ... be a part of the solution and not the problem. I hear so many people complaining on here instead of appreciating what we have and the location we live in. I have to believe you've been mad at life for a very long time and this has nothing to do with your anger. I'd say it's deep inside you and it doesn't matter what it is, you will find fault with everything and we all know misery loves company. I've been there so I'm not judging ... just do small things every day to try and see things differently. Try to remember the coronavirus is killing less people than a lot of other diseases and traffic accidents. Did you know that 1.25 million people die in auto accidents every year? Do you worry about driving like you do this virus because driving is much more risky. The answer is probably NO. That's because it's not all over the news and you're desensitized to it. The odds of you getting the virus and knowing it are slim, the odds of you dying are extremely slim. You will definitely die but it will probably be from something other than this so please... be conscious of how lucky you are to have it better than most and go LiVE LIFE. Excuse any spelling or grammar in this post. I'm on my Pad and I'm not so good with typing on it. WHAT NEWPORT REALLY LOOKI LIKE THIS WEEKEND THE MEDIA LOOKING FOR ATTENTION. THERE WERE PEOPL THE BEACH, BUT NOT AS PORTRAYED IN REPORTING. I LIVE AND SAW IT ALL. PEOPLE WERE PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTAN THE MEDIA IMAGES ARE FALSE, LOOK AT THE HOMES ... IST Sent from my Wad 9 NEWPORT? Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches - from life long resident From: Spicer, Matt <mspicer@firstrepublic.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:08 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches - from life long resident [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi all, To make the email short and sweet - I think we should keep beaches open for running, walking, surfing, swimming ie anything active. Saturday had nice weather, but in my 25 years of living in Newport (I am 25), 1 have never seen so many people come to our beach. At this point, I am not even worried about the virus, but the fact that so many people are flooding to our beach because "we're the only one that's open". I surf and attended the beach regularly. I have not seen an increase in people surfing, but last Saturday I saw a massive increase of attending our beaches. 4th of July crowds in late April. Also, the pay for parking lots should not have been open (in my opinion) - I know someone forced their way into 56/River Jetties, but the lot on Superior was full. Thank you, Matthew Bixby Spicer Client Service Associate First Republic Bank 3991 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 300 1 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Direct: (949) 255-36611 Fax: (949) 504-60241 mspicer@firstrepublic.com 40 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping the Ocean Open From: Meah Collins <meahgcollins@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:23 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping the Ocean Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, My name is Meah Collins and I am a surfer from Newport Beach. I caught my first waves in Newport as well as learned how to become a professional in the sport there. Around the world professional surfers like me, and recreational, are losing their ability to practice and are kept from the one thing that keeps them sane and gives them purpose in life. That is why I am so happy and grateful to have Newport and Huntington Beach still open and willing to support its beach communities. I have noticed however that during these difficulty times, people are beginning to abuse the privilege that the city has given us by over crowding the beaches. It is a shame to see and it is extremely irritating for locals to see inlanders coming out and abusing our beaches. On the side of sympathy, however, I don't blame them for coming out and wanting to enjoy the beach, because who wouldn't? Unfortunately, as many of us know, it is your job as the city council to protect our beautiful beaches and it's people. As a regular beach/ocean goer myself, I want to do my part in helping to protect them as well. The current situation that OC beaches face at the moment is overcrowded beaches and sometimes overcrowded lineups. As for the beaches, I believe the best thing to do would be to prohibit gathering, picking, sunbathing, or anything else that would have individuals be stationary on the beach itself. What should be permitted are any types of active recreation, such as walking, jogging, swimming and surfing. I believe if people can make responsible social distancing decisions around their neighborhoods, on hiking trails, and even on the streets, they can also make them on the beach and in the ocean with proper guidelines and encouragement from our council. I believe people at the moment need to be treated as though they can make educated decisions and are competent enough to know what is best for themselves and their families. When that is taken away by their government, I believe it can cause people to rebel and spite the very people that are trying to protect them. The government's efforts to impose restrictions may be in the public's best interest, but without trust it is similar to when you tell a teenager they don't know any better and to just listen to their parents. The relationship that results from that constant oppression is not the most open, loving and understanding type. Instead it's mistrust, rebellion, spite, and hate. I hope that when reading this email, the council will hear a voice that speaks for a lot of people, especially members of the surf community. I am encouraging others like me to write in as well to help persuade the council to keep the ocean open with limits on the beach. I am also hopeful that with these new restrictions mixed with a little leniency, people will begin to take our situation seriously and work together to get through this pandemic. 29 Thank you for taking the time to read this email. Best regards, Meah Collins 30 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:59 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches OPEN From: Kara Lucas <klmcagency@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:58 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beaches OPEN [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Especially Newport :)! Best always, Kara Lucas 951.532.4924 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:59 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches, businesses -----Original Message ----- From: Keith Worrell <plectrumkw@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:59 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches, businesses [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Do NOT be intimidated by Newsom! Open our businesses, KEEP OUR beaches OPEN! Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Blake Behle <blakebehle@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:49 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open for surfing and water activity only. It's all i have at the moment keeping me occupied during this tough time. Please close the beaches for loitering the trash buildup on the beach is absolutely unacceptable. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:56 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Dana Croyle <danacroyle@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:51 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please Keep the beaches open for active recreation!! Costa Mesa Resident, Dana Kalionzes Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:56 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Request to Keep Newport Beaches Open! From: greg landers <g.landart@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:52 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Request to Keep Newport Beaches Open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am requesting that beaches in Newport remain open to recreation, including surfing. Why? Because I am a Long Beach resident and we do not have any waves to surf due to a useless breakwall and my nearest surf spot at Seal Beach is closed to surfing. Questions: Where is it shown in any research that surfing puts one at more risk for Covid-19? What about people who have no air conditioning in their apartments or homes and have no place to cool off from the heat? What research has even shown that staying home even does anything positive to combat Covid-19? Honestly, what is really going on here? Ultimately I would like to see all beaches opened as more beaches open will result in less crowds at the beaches that remain open. Thank you for your time, Greg Landers Sent from Yahoo Mail for Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Elijah Haseth <ehaseth@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:56 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE don't close down the beaches it the only place people can go to get outside. If you close them people will not go outside and nobody will develop an ammunity. Then the second people go outside they will get sick. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:35 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beaches - Open For Active Recreational Purposes From: Trent Peterson <trent.petersonl2@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:35 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beaches - Open For Active Recreational Purposes [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, am a Newport Beach resident requesting that you please keep the beaches in your City open for "Active Recreational' purposes. The last few weeks have seen an increases number of foot traffic for people sunbathing, loitering, picnicking, etc. We ask that if you are to restrict uses of our beaches to please only restrict these non-active recreational uses and to please keep them open for active recreational uses ONLY. Active Recreational uses such as sung, walking and jogging would still allow us to keep our "social distancing" and keep our community safe while we are able to enjoy our beaches. Thank you for your consderation in this matter. Trent Peterson Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Newport Beaches Open From: Kyle Smith <kyle.smithh95@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:39 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Newport Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I would like to speak my piece of encouragement to keep the Newport beaches open to at least "active recreation". Walking, jogging, swimming, & surfing are all important activities that make up our community. I believe while practicing social distancing during any of these activities our beaches can remain open & offer a healthy environment. Thank you, Kyle Smith (949) 923-9363 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Cooper Root <croot1998@pointloma.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:40 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello! My name is Cooper Root and I am all for closing the sand but keeping the water open. We are receiving people from all over the state at our little beaches and it is kinds gross! However the amount of people on the sand is not even close to resembling the water. Each day I paddle out to get my exercise, boost my immune system, and maintain good mental health and I will see anywhere from 3 to 40 people spread out between Newport pier to the first jetty (24th street I believe). Surfing is a sport where you actively try to avoid people. It is not cool to share waves with strangers and physical contact is extremely rare. Most of the surfers of Newport hangout in the parking lot waiting to get donuts or just take pictures, it is only the tourists who use the sand right now. Let's shut down the sand and open the water! Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches open From: kassidy Fodor <fodorkassidy@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:40 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am Kassidy Fodor an avid surfer. I'm requesting that we keep our beaches open for active recreational use. No loitering around the beach but allow surfing, swimming and jogging.These activities can be used respectfully and in distance from others. Thank you! Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:30 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: Angela Leis <aleis09@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:24 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning, I hope this email finds you well. I know that you're having a meeting today about closing the beaches in Newport due to safety precautions with covid-19. I don't think closing the beaches completely would be the best approach. I could see limiting group sizes on the beach to groups of four or limiting beach use to activities only like running, surfing, etc. but a complete ban would just make a difficult situation unnecessarily more difficult for the people in Newport. I hope you take this into consideration Thanks, Angela Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:30 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: shawn ahnlee <shawnahnlee@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:28 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep beaches open. We can keep it open safely with social distancing. Studies are showing sun and being out doors are beneficial. Keep our beaches open. Shawn Ahn-Lee Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Schuler "hail Mary" - Please read and consider prior to deciding what to do with beaches/parks/sidewalks on BI From: Brian Schuler <bk schulz@yahoo.com> Reply -To: Brian Schuler <bk schulz@yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 10:53 AM To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.eov> Cc: Jeff Herdman <iherd man @newportbeachca.eov> Subject: Schuler "hail Mary" - Please read and consider prior to deciding what to do with beaches/parks/sidewalks on BI [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Hello Mayor O'Neill, Last word before your 3PM meeting today. I am hearing a very large base from our medical professionals continuing to support "herd immunity". I hope you and the council consider why this method works. Quarantine may sound like the swift reaction with potential for quick radical results but the actual data says it's not. Consider this, whenever we all are giving the green light to be out, many who have been in hard quarantine are now going to be immediately subjected to many who are just carrying COVID or potentially "asymptomatic" about to be ill. The more we allow our bodies to do what they are so good at doing (naturally fighting off disease) the safer it is for those who have no antibodies at all. Protect the vulnerable (not by shutting down) by informing them of the need to stay safe, let us all go about our lives. This warmer weather is a blessing in disguise (a) COVID dies quicker (b) our bodies heal faster (c) our normal lives (work/school/activities) give us all massive amounts of sanity and finally (d) if we initiate soon enough in this warm weather, we get a head start on the inevitable next wave of influenza/pneumonia and COVID. Win Win Win! Plus it selfishly gets be one step closer to riding "Rise Of The Resistance", I've tried twice and failed...:( Just kidding, I really love human kind (even the not so reasonable irritants) and want us to get stronger as a city, county, state and nation. We must fight COVID the correct way, not rely on some pipe dream of analysis and a vaccine we wait for months/years to perfect. Lastly, why do we act as if testing matters so much. What are we to do with those who had it, or those who haven't? We have to use common sense. Same with waiting for vaccine, we have flu vaccine and influenza each year, medical officials always warn that it's likely not even for the correct strain of the season. Ultimately only 40- 50% of people get it (the flu shot) and in the end, we still have it and at heavy levels. All food for thought as you lead and make decisions. I certainly don't envy your position, I thank you for your service and pray God gives you wisdom in this. Brian Schuler bk schulz@yahoo.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Shutting Down Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Patrick Edwards <pjbmx@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Shutting Down Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Cory Council, I respect your despising of closing down the beaches but you should leave them open only for exercise. This is a violation of our amendments and that's taking a way our freedom. Please leave beaches open for people to workout and not sunbathe. For some people this is there only form of exercise please respect that and acknowledge or request. Thank you. Patrick Edwards Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Kevin Hart <kevinh.hart@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:23 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a Newport Beach resident and active surfer, runner I am writing to hope and plead for you to keep the beaches open to locals only for surfing and active recreation. (Swimming, walking, biking surfing etc.) I would even suggest a higher meter cost to discourage people whom visiting from out of town. Thank you for listening, Kevin Typos courtesy of my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Brianna Marshall <b.marshaII06@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi there, I am writing because I was informed of the potential closure of our beach. I know I speak for myself and many of us in the area when I say the beach is one of our last places to enjoy and keep us out of ultimate depression. I've been surfing for a while now and live across the street from the water. I don't want my backyard being closed down from me. I know my friends and neighbors have been doing their best to keep a safe distance and not have large gatherings and. Can ensure we're doing out part to stay this way. Please reconsider and keep our beaches open. Kindly, Brianna Marshall Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Opening From: Roger Beach <rogerbeach2@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:25 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Opening [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it concerns, I would like to reach out and request that the beaches stay open for recreational use if the decision is to shut down the beaches at all. I live on 51st and use the beach to run and surf on a weekly basis as well as many of my neighbors do. Please keep in mind that we are unable to use gyms or other public facilities for exercise and hobbies(which is almost all we have lest). I do not want to resort to being stuck inside and be tempted to do other recreational activities like alcohol consumption. Please take this into consideration and thank you! Roger Beach Cell: (713) 478-2886 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Caleb Francisco <fcaleb823@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:26 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello I am a fellow surfer at Newport Beach and am emailing because I would like to be able to do my favorite thing and surf. Thank you! I Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open for recreation only! From: Corbin Kosinski <kosinskicorbin@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:26 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Keep beaches open for recreation only! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 9:24 PM Corbin Kosinski <kosinskicorbin gmail.com> wrote: Dear Newport Beach Elected Officials, I'm writing you today to please keep the beaches open for recreational activities. I believe the model that San Diego is following to be the best approach. Not everyone has a large living area and a personal gym. For these people parks are closed, and there is almost no where to go. Having the ocean to swim/surf and come back home, has been a blessing. Please keep the beaches open for exercise and surfing! Thank you. Sincerely, Corbin Kosinski Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please re -open our economy From: Jennifer Bartusick <jennbartusick@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please re -open our economy [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I wanted to write to you to share my thoughts on re -opening our economy. It is important we follow the science and it is now clear that Covid-19 was mis-calculated. The estimates of the death rate were grossly miscalculated. We closed our booming economy with the goal of slowing the curve.We did not agree to give up everything when our death rate in Orange County has been low. The majority of cases are in people over the age of 65. Please, quarantine the sick and not the living. As a society we can no longer take the cure. Our economy is dying. Please help us not loose everything we have worked so hard to achieve. The price is now too great. There is now reports of food shortages.This is causing another depression. This is now tyranny. Please, speak up for reason and sanity. Jennifer Bartusick 714-6o6-8040 882 Sandcastle Dr. Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 lennbartusickpgmail corn 5 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:22 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches From: Anthony Colindres <anthony.colindres@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep the surfing open! Kick the tourists out. it's not fair to us locals who practiced our social distancing! Keep the surf alive! Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:22 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches open From: Gustavo Garcia <gs.garcia@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:31 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. If needed forbid access to non active people, such as sunbathing etc. Thank you. NEwport resident Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:24 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Request to Keep Beaches Open for Active Recreation -----Original Message ----- From: Shawn Paarmann <shawn.paarmann@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:31 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Request to Keep Beaches Open for Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, I am a local surfer of your beautiful waters, and I am writing you to request that come the month of May—and prior and following days—to please keep the beaches and waters open for active recreation. Activities such as walking, jogging, swimming, and surfing and respectfully requested to remain allowed. Thank you, Shawn Paarmann Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:24 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches - Recreation Only From: Arie Koster <akoster@alliant.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:31 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches - Recreation Only [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom this may concern, As an avid surfer from Irvine, CA I have kept my mental and physical health intact through shelter in place via my love for the ocean. I hope this email, in addition to others from the community, will aid in keeping the beaches of Newport open for recreational activity only. Warm Regards, Arie Koster, M.A. NOTICE - This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential, proprietary, privileged and/or private information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity designated above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately, and delete the message and any attachments. Any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this message or any attachments by an individual or entity other than the intended recipient is prohibited. 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:24 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Beach Closure From: Melinda Van Dyk <melindavandyk33@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:31 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Evening, I am a resident on the Newport Peninsula and would like to put my input in regarding the closure of beaches. I do believe something should be done but I do not believe closing the beach for residents is the best option. For Newport residents the beach is where we can exercise, see our neighbors from 6'+ from one another, enjoy the sunshine and cool off in the water. I believe the best option would be closing the peninsula to non residents. I understand it's a public beach but people in other cities have yards, where the beach is ours. I work in healthcare and am still currently working. When I came home on Friday I couldn't even find parking, by late evening it was wide open, proving most people visiting the beach are not local. I would recommend putting signs on the beginning of the peninsula stating, " residents only." If there is a statement put out, people are less likely to drive here. If the beach is still packed after we enforce this maybe enforcing exercise only on the beach will be the only way. I do believe we shouldn't take that drastic of a measure yet and we should allow residents to enjoy their backyards. Thank you for your consideration. 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach access From: Stuart Lee <stushirleylee@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:32 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please consider working with OC residents for a "happy medium" rather than completely shutting the beaches. I am afraid there will be a ton of riots and honestly most people social distance at the beach as far as their proximity to other families. A compromise might be to model after San Clemente and allow surfing and walking/jogging activities We are a the finish line anyway for this Shelter in Place anyway. Thank you, Shirley Lee Shirley A. Lee 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Do not close our beaches! -----Original Message ----- From: Garrett Troncale <gtronmusic@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: B Didly <bo.progreenl@gmail.com> Subject: Do not close our beaches! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I don't know what people saw this weekend, but it has not been any different than the weeks prior! I am a resident at 128 26th st. My name is Garrett Troncale My family has lived here 25 years in Newport Beach and i am an avid surfer. We dont have yards down here and shutting down our yard ( the beach ) is not acceptable. No one has gotten more sick from the beach. If people can stand in line at a market or food store they can use the beach in a intelligent manner. You want people to be sun bathing in the street and flooding the streets that's what you'll get by closing the beaches. You're setting us up for a damn melt down! Close the the freeways to the beach if your concern is us residents. We pay for this and we deserve to be free on our beach which we share every day of the year.! Locals only!! Stand up for us! Think for yourselves and don't do it for fear of catching this weak virus. I have had 10 people I know some family contract it and test positive and they as had a headache and cough for two days with loss of taste and smell. This has to run its course or we'll be locked up for the next ten years. Unless that's the goal. The sun is important to keeping healthy and the beach is for grounding.Please for GODS SAKE do not close our beaches and allow us to surfH Close Newport off to outsiders, but not residents!! Shame on Newport if you close of beloved beach to us locals! Garrett Troncale Elevateyourwater.com For free tunes by "GTRON MUSIC "visit gtron.bandcamp.com God bless Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open up!!!!! -----Original Message ----- From: H.George Chala sr. <georgechala@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open up !!!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:35 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches open for surfers only From: Tim Gibson <timothygibsonl2@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:40 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches open for surfers only [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Council, I would like to see the beaches closed to sunbathers, nappers, volleyball players, spike ball jerk offs, and anyone sitting/standing stationary. Only open the beaches for people who exercise with movements faster than walking. No walking, only jogging. Open the beaches for surfers and swimming. It's less risky because there's no risk of contact. Also keep the boardwalks closed. I would like to see these measures implemented until there is viable scientific evidence that risk of covid19 is close to 0, or until after most of the population has been Vaccinated. Please feel free to contact me to follow up. Thank you for your time and consideration, Timothy Gibson -Newport Resident and Everyday Surfer Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:35 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please do not close the beaches From: Gustavo Garcia <Gustavo.Garcia@redbull.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:37 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please do not close the beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Or if needed, allow at least for actively moving people, no sunbathing / hanging out. Sports are life. Newport Beach is a surfing community. Thank you, Gustavo Garcia 0 Key Account Manager RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY M: 714 - 831 - 7756 www.redbulldistributioncompany.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: COVID-19 Beach Precautions -----Original Message ----- From: Geoff Rill <geoffreyrill@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:37 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: COVID-19 Beach Precautions [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good evening, It is my understanding that you are convening to consider whether to close some or all of the beaches in Newport If you choose to close the beaches, please consider allowing surfing to continue. The recent beach crowds that have led you to consider closing the beaches haven't been the surfers out in the lineup; rather it's the massive beach gatherings with blankets, picnics, etc. that show a clear disregard for social distancing. As a Newport Beach resident and homeowner, I've been surfing almost every day during the shut down, as have many others. I have barely been within 6 feet of any person at any time. Surfers in the line up aren't typically that close to one another. But walking to and from the beaches I've seen too many people who simply don't respect COVID-19. My suggestion is that you not make any changes to existing policy. However, if you do close the beaches, please consider limiting the closure to weekends only, but with surfing allowed 7 -days a week. Keep the parking lots closed, keep the boardwalk closed and strongly consider shutting down 4th of July completely. Beat regards, Geoff Rill Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open! -----Original Message ----- From: Matt <lowemae@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:36 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I urge you to keep the beaches open. Do not let Gavin Newsom strong arm you. It is safer in sunlight and fresh air than being inside as proven by official scientific study. The Constitution is not suspended in time of crisis! Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: Sean Wylie <swylie100@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:35 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. What? You're not changing the rules on bicyclists, but you're not going to allow surfers to surf? Where is your scientific data the supports this evidence? Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Closing of the beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Robin Sinclair <rsinclair@fieldstoneleadership.org> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:34 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Closing of the beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council- > Regarding the vote tomorrow on whether or not to close the ocean and beaches in Newport Beach, I suggest monitoring the beaches and surrounding neighborhoods. Closing the actual ocean is extreme. San Diego and San Clemente have come up with a great alternative; closing the sand to loiterers, sunbathers and families, while allowing people to exercise or get in the water. The ocean must continue to be an option for our physical and mental health, especially in these unsettling times. Thank you. Robin Sinclair Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:26 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches Do Not Close From: Mike Mitchell <mmitche119772@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:34 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches Do Not Close [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Follow San Diego model, beach open for active recreation. Thank you Get Outlook for US 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures -----Original Message ----- From: Cody Perez <codyperez_28@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:33 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a resident, surfer, and social distancer of Newport Beach, I request that the beaches remain open to active recreation only; this includes walking, jogging, swimming, and surfing only. No loitering, no sun bathing, no umbrellas or tents, no coolers or food. I encourage you to keep the beach parking lots closed. Cody Perez Sent from my iPhone. 14 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Jessica Saucedo <jlsaucedo@me.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:53 PM To: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council <CityCounci I@new portbeachca.gov> Cc: MomO <marysaucedo@road runner.com> Subject: Keep our beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, Let me start by thanking whoever reads this for the time that you are putting in to better the safety of our community. It is come to my attention that the Newport Beach City Council aims to move forward in closing beaches for recreational use. I would like to point out the barbarity and ridiculousness in an action such as this. For the past few weeks the community members of Orange County have been complicit. We have put on our masks, we have kept our distance, and we have, for the most part, stayed home. It is sad for me to see a place that I love and grew up in turn in to a enclosed and small simulation of a prison. We are told by government officials that as long as we keep our distance and maintain our 6 feet apart that we are allowed to go out into nature and enjoy the beautiful things in earth that we have to be grateful for right now. This past weekend our city saw a peek in weather that put our social distancing to the test. To no surprise, the beaches were filled with family and friends desperate to get out of their houses and soak up any bit of freedom that they could have. Many news sources reported on the 40,000 bodies that covered the beaches from corner to corner, however, those were not all individuals from Orange County. I speak for many when I say it is important for us locals to stick up for the efforts that we have been doing and the simple joys that we have left. Just because many people were out on the beach tanning close together because their other beaches shut down does not mean that us locals should be prohibited to do what we were responsibly following. Take away the tanning, take away the lounging, but do not take away our recreational activities. The locals that live here, as I have mentioned, have worked hard to keep our case numbers low. Not to mention the fact that we are still paying taxes to live in a city where our freedom is being taken away from us. Let us jog on the beach, walk on the boardwalk, and surf in the water. This is our community. This is what we are made up of. I struggle to understand why our representatives are trying to tear the very fundamental values of Newport Beach away from us. Let's take a minute and look at some statistics. Cases in Orange County are a little over 2000 as of today including deaths and the deaths to date are only 39. Now while any loss of life is obviously unacceptable, it also needs to be put into perspective. Today, Texas announced their progress in opening up its state on Friday. The state of Texas has almost 26,000 cases as of today and the death rate of over 600. Why is it that an entire state with higher rates can see the benefit of opening up its community but the city of Newport Beach cannot? I am not begging for the city to release it stay at home order right now, I am simply urging the city to not make it any worse. It is disgusting to hear that the representatives voted for by my community are abusing their power and keeping their constituents cooped up and dependent on them in their homes. It is time to stop playing games and pushing agendas and let us walk our beaches. The CDC has made it clear that 6 feet apart and in open nature is okay so why are my city council members trying to push for something else? For the sake of every member in the community please keep our beaches open for recreational use to allow our citizens to keep our mental health stability, maintain fitness, and have a shred of hope for the troubling times that we are all going through. Thank you for your time and consideration, Citizen Jessica Saucedo Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beaches open for Active Recreation From: J C <massgarbage@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:53 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open for Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello I was born (1963) and raised in Orange County. I have been surfing Newport from the Wedge to RJs since I was 12. 1 still surf and walk my dog regularly. Please keep the beach open for Active Recreation. Some of pictures were taken from a perspective to make it seem more crowded. An aerial shot might have shown social distancing but that is water under the bridge now. Active Recreation with Social Distancing might be easier to manage and show. Thanks! Jamie Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:38 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beach open. -----Original Message ----- From: pete moreno <pmo6947@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:53 PM To: Dept -City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beach open. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We should follow San Diego new guidelines on no loitering at beaches beaches only be used for recreational use such as bike riding walking and surfing. Please do not close our beach. Thank you Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: LA Times: OC Weekend Surge From: Steve Hayes <shayes@NetWatchman.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:52 PM To: hannah.fry@latimes.com Cc: 'Steve Hayes' <shayes@netwatchman. net>; Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: LA Times: OC Weekend Surge [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hannah, I read your story regarding the weekend 'surge' in OC Covis cases. Those of us in Newport Beach find ourselves in a national news headline we don't appreciate. I realize your timing may likely be accidental, but describing any covid increase as a 'surge' and doing so over the weekend where we received national publicity certainly caused many friends to send links of your story. Let me be clear, your story was accurate --- but may accidentally lead readers to an inaccurate conclusion. Orange County cases 'surged' because more tests were conducted. The actual rate of finding disease DECREASED. Over the three day reporting period 4,736 new test cases were conducted - more than any other three day period. That's good! But, when you run more tests, you find more disease. So, while the 247 'test positive' results could be called a 'surge', you'd expect more testing to produce more positive cases. The 247 new positives out of 4736 tests run represents a 5.2% rate positive. Our average 'test positive' since March 19th was 8.1%. So, while the cases increased, it was an expected result of more testing... and as we move forward, we are finding LESS disease. I don't know that this warrants a correction per se. As I noted the story was technically accurate. But you may want to consider a follow-on story around the theme that LESS DISEASE is being found in OC. This data was extracted from the Orange County public web site. If you would like, I can provide additional information (I'm a math geek) I am copying the Newport Beach City Council only because I know they're feeling pretty'beaten upon' right about now. Your original story was found at: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-04-27/orange-county-coronavirus- cases-weekend-surge Steve Hayes Newport Beach, CA Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:37 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures From: Dakota Kenneth Grimes <dkgrimes@uci.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:51 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Please consider only allowing exercise on the beautiful beaches of newport. I know there has been a very high number of tourists traveling to enjoy the beaches, but as an avid surfer I please ask that such a vital portion of Newport's culture, can still be practiced. best, Dakota 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: No Beach closure From: Tony Dakwar <tdakwar35@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:49 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: No Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PIs don't close down the beach i am a resident in the penuinsila and don't know what I would do if it was closed. I surf every day and believe you should keep the beaches open with an exception that it is only to be used for recreational use, not for lying out on the beach. 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Allow active recreation From: Roman Smith <romansmith@csu.fullerton.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:47 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Allow active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, as a member of the community I would like to express my belief that the beaches should be open for recreational use. Thank you, Roman smith 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beaches open for active recreation From: Lauren Bercha <lauren.bercha@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:45 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open for active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport City Council, Please keep the city beaches open for active recreational use only, such as surfing, walking, swimming, running, etc. i understand that Sunbathing, picnicking, and loitering are not productive in the fight against covid. However, as an avid surfer and resident of Newport Beach, the ocean bring me great happiness during these uncertain times. Together with proper social distancing, we can stop the spread of Covid-19. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Lauren Newport Residents Lauren Bercha, M.Ed Secondary Science Teacher 14 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Janet Pass Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:35:43 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I would like to voice my support for keeping the beaches open to all. The beaches provide a needed outlet to both residents and non residents. Those in fear of catching Covid should shelter at home as recommended. Low risk people should not be required to restrict their activities and should be free to enjoy the beach. Janet Pass Newport Coast Resident Sent from my Whone 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:42 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: "Active Recreation" Please From: Mark Schulein <mark@crownhardware.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:07 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: "Active Recreation" Please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport City Council, These are unprecedented times and I appreciate and respect the position you're in and the decisions you're having to make daily as we navigate them. I understand that you'll again be meeting to consider the beach situation in Newport. Without making this too long or drawn out, I'm hopeful that you will consider keeping the beaches open for Active Recreation including walking, running, surfing, paddling, etc. I do fully support keeping the beaches, and parks, etc in our city limited to "keep moving" protocols. This seems to provide the ability for active health and fitness without the risk of the mass crowds congregating on our beaches. To close them altogether would be, in my opinion, a much bigger leap than necessary and very frustrating to many hoping to get in and get out; of the surf or on a run, walk, etc. This approach is working elsewhere, would resolve the bulk of the "beach" related issues we're seeing, and should detract folks from other communities from coming down with the intent of "sitting on the beach" like a normal summer day. It's clearly not normal right now. This would also allow for clear enforcement opportunities and would set a good example. Thanks for your leadership and consideration. Please allow the beaches to remain open for active recreation. Respectfully, Mark Schulein Newport Beach Resident Mark Schulein I President Crown I Davis I Aggie I Rio Vista I Tri-State I Island Ace Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures - -----Original Message ----- From: Nicholas Bauer <nbauer@princeton.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures - [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I am writing in regard to the vote on beach closures tomorrow the 28th. Please consider following the path that San Diego has in allowing beach access only to active beachgoers who do not sunbathe/loiter in groups. It has worked well in San Diego and don't see why it would not in Newport!! Best, Nick Bauer Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: Carolyn Berndt <maxwellberndt@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, My name is Max Berndt and I am a 17 year old resident of Newport Beach. I send this email with the goal of persuading you guys to keep recreational activities at the beach open. I think is is acceptable to prohibit loitering on the beaches because people have clearly shown the inability to social distance, but activities such as surfing, running, jogging, and swimming should be allowed. They are all usually done with at least 6 feet of distance between people. Thank you for your time and I hope you choose to allow physical activity to remain open on the beaches of Newport. -Max Berndt Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the ocean and beach open. -----Original Message ----- From: Todd Moore <toddbmoore@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:00 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the ocean and beach open. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. That's my vote. Thank you. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Chase Ascari <chaseascari@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:58 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open for surfing. Surfers stay apart and Newport has enough breaks to maintain social distancing. Now that San Diego and San Clemente are back open for surfing there will be even less surfers in Newport than there have been. Please please keep the beaches open for surfing! Thanks, Chase Ascari Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:40 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Mary Saucedo <marysaucedo@roadrunner.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:57 PM To: Biscuit's Mom Saucedo <marysaucedo@roadrunner.com> Cc: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, Please keep our beaches open for surfing, walking, and swimming. I am against closing them down. Mary Saucedo Newport Beach resident 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:46 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: From a NB City Employee -----Original Message ----- From: Hurdle, Clint <CHurdle@nbfd.net> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:19 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: From a NB City Employee Dear City Council, As a current employee of the great City of Newport Beach it pains me to hear that the council is considering closing the beach on weekends. I am currently a lifeguard for the Marine Operations Division of Newport Beach Fire Department. The curve has been flattened. Numbers are down. We've done a damn good job. I've been on the sand this last weekend. Yes there are people but everyone was doing their part being physically distanced AT LEAST 10 feet apart. In and out of the water. In my honest opinion, a full closure would do no better than what is currently happening. If you were going to close the beach you should have done it a month ago. Please consider. Clint Hurdle Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:42 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open From: Austin Blodgett<ablodgett@hanleyinvestment.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:07 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am a NB local and run on the beach and/or surf almost every day. I ageee to shut down the beaches for sunbathing and loitering, last weekend was absolutely ridiculous. Please keep the beaches open for us locals who use it for exercise to keep ourselves healthy. Thank you. Sincerely, Austin Blodgett Vice President HANLEY INVESTMENT GROUP Real Estate Advisors 3500 East Coast Highway, Suite 100 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 P: 949.585.7624 1 C: 949.235.0621 BRE License # 01958151 www.Hanleylnvestment.com 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Beaches From: Brad Hilliard <brad7baseball@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27,2020 10:09 pM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I would just like to voice my opinions regarding the meeting tomorrow for the potential closure of the beaches. As I am a a local resident of Newport Beach I believe that we should follow San Diego's new model to prevent loitering on the beaches and allowing active recreation. g I appreciate all you guys are doing to keep our community safe and hope you take my opinion into consideration for tomorrows meting. Best regards, Brad Hilliard ii Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping the Beach Open -----Original Message ----- From: Jonny Rimlinger <jonnyrimlinger@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping the Beach Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I am writing to you as a local surfer and Newport Beach lifeguard asking you to please keep the beaches open. With local pools closed, the beach is the only place where I can swim and train fro my upcoming college water polo season. I have been surfing fairly consistently over the past month, however I have maintained well over six feet from other surfers and have had no issue with social distancing, along with the other locals in the water. The issue is that tourist and surfers from other areas are crowding the lineup with no regard for safe distancing. The city of Newport Beach needs to make an effort to limit out of area people from overcrowding the beach. Over the weekend there was an overflow of tourism crowding the beaches, this is due the poor planning of the leaders of our city. Newport Beach took no action at all and put almost no plan in place to stop the over crowding of the beach. The city council also made the decision to open up some of the beach parking lots on the hottest weekend of this pandemic. DON'T MAKE YOUR POOR PLANNING OUR PROBLEM!! Most counties closed all parking lots and the beaches are only open to recreational use only which includes running, swimming, surfing, and paddle boarding. This allows avid local beach goers to still get out of the house and exercise with out the threat of of over crowding the beach. Also the city could enforce parking permits for beach front properties, making sure there are no extra spots for tourists. The beach is the one place we have in these difficult times and by closing it, you are taking away the one place were people can exert their energy in a positive way. Please allow the beach to be open for recreational use only. Thank you, Jonny Rimlinger 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Ocean access -----Original Message ----- From: Jeff Buckingham <hbjefferin@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Ocean access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Honorable Council, I'd like to thank you for keeping the beaches and access to the ocean open during the pandemic. Although I live in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach has been a valuable partner in maintaining access to the beach and the ocean for recreational activities like walking, running and surfing. Many cities have closed their beaches which had caused more crowding for both Newport and Huntington Beach, which had been unfortunate. San Clemente and San Diego beaches are re -opening, which should help to spread people out. Please keep Newport's beaches open for all to enjoy. With efforts to continue social distancing, the beach should remain a safe place to recreate and blow off stress. If crowds of people on the sand is a primary concern, I'd suggest as a last measure to implement what San Clemente and San Diego have done which is "active recreation" only. No laying on towels, loitering or setting up chairs and umbrellas. But please keep the ocean access open and keep the beach open for walking and running. Thank you, Jeff Buckingham 9142 Colbreggan Dr Huntington Beach Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Resident - Beach Closure Discussion From: Daniel Selevan <daniel.selevan@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Resident - Beach Closure Discussion [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, I am writing this email as a Balboa Peninsula resident. I would like to express my praise for the work Newport Beach Council has done thus far in this crises. I am reaching out to express my position in the matter related to the beach. I believe keeping the beach open for activities only (surfing, swimming, running, etc.) is proactive and a safe compromise in keeping the community safe. I understand and promote the concept of closing the beaches for beach goers looking to sit at the beach and ignore the stay at home orders. Thank you for your consideration. Stay safe and healthy. Dan Selevan daniel.selevan@gmaii.com (949) 933-7154 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Sent: To: Subject: Rieff, Kim Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:43 AM Mulvey, Jennifer FW: Newport Beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: Taylor Ingram <taylor.ingram819@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Hello City Council, I am writing on behalf of myself and many other friends in Newport Beach who use surfing as their daily exercise, meditation and overall anxiety/stress relief; please do not close our waters due to the influx of irresponsible out of towners. The local surfers of Newport will continue to practice social distancing for the remainder of the quarantine. Block all public parking to non blue pole park pass holders. Ban sun bathing and loitering if you must. Do whatever you believe is necessary to keep tourists out. But please do not take our right away to surf our home break. Sincerely, Surfers of Newps Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't close the beach! For the love of god and flipper -----Original Message ----- From: Brett Shahian <bshahian@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't close the beach! For the love of god and flipper [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The founding fathers would be rolling in their graves if they knew how insane the government has gotten over this situation. Let people make their own decisions and be responsible for their own lives. Brett Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:46 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Surfing in Newport -----Original Message ----- From: Richie Olivares <richie. rusty@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:19 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Surfing in Newport [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Council, I'm a resident of upper west Newport and I would love to keep our beaches open to surfing during this current situation. The city has done a great job the last few weekends trying to get people to social distance. My only concern is they Parking for local residents has been really challenging and I think you should at least limit the access to outside visitors. Keep Newport clean and cool!! Thank you for your consideration! Richie Olivares Sent from my !Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:49 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep the Beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: Rob Diaz <rdrobdiaz@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:30 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep the Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. What up Council?, I wanted to reach out to ask you to please keep the beaches open for recreational activity only (running/surfing/swimming). If you must make restrictions, please only ban loitering on the beach. Best, Rob Diaz rdrobdiaz@gmail.com (714) 598-7704 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: ocean access From: lauren buckingham <laurenrbuckingham@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:26 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: ocean access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Honorable Council, I would first like to say thank you for your compliance and openness in all matters regarding the current crisis we are unfortunately facing. I understand that the debate to close beaches continues, and I would personally implore you to not do so. I live in Huntington Beach, but often frequent Newport Beach to run and surf. Since the stay at home order was enacted, I have found my time running and being in the water therapeutic and necessary for this time. Personally, I have not done anything on the beach that hasn't been active, so I understand if restrictions around activity need to be put in place, such as those being attempted in the San Diego areas. This time has been difficult for us all, but I strongly believe that staying active and enjoying our local beaches is essential for those of us living here. Again, I thank you for taking the time to gather others' opinions on this topic, and I additionally thank you for all of your work during this pandemic. Thank you, Lauren Buckingham Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Closing the beach -----Original Message ----- From: Ryan sekas <ryansekas@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:28 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Closing the beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello I'm emailing regards to the up coming meeting about closing the beaches here in Newport Beach. I work all through the week as electrician and all I look foreword to on the weekend is getting out in the water and surfing or going on a run on the sand. And in saying that I think, as a resident in the shores, the beaches should be closed to beach goers who gather together and sunbathe, set up picnics, and stay stationary which backs up and creates crowds. But the beaches should stay open to people who are trying to get their exercise through running, surfing, and swimming. Thank you and please don't close the beaches to the people that need it to stay mentally healthy. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep Ocean Open -----Original Message ----- From: Mark and Kim Millar <markimmillar@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep Ocean Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Member: Please, please, please do not close the ocean. I have been so proud of Orange County for not overreacting like LA and San Diego counties. I understand the need to discourage close gatherings, and the parking restrictions are helping in that area. Please allow "active recreation" at the beaches in Newport at the very least. Thank you for your service to our community. Sincerely, Mark Millar Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:49 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach Crowds From: Chance Sneary <chsneary@mac.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach Crowds [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, My name is Chance Sneary and I am a resident of Eastside Costa Mesa, former CDM graduate, and former NB resident for 12 years. I love the city of Newport Beach and despite living in Costa Mesa, I believe it is important to have a healthy Newport -Mesa relationship. In fact, when I was in high school I did ride-alongs with Officer Tony Yim of NBPD because I was so impressed by the city of Newport Beach and it's government workers that I wanted to dive deeper and learn more. I was shocked by what I saw this last weekend. Despite state and local governments stressing the importance of the closures, people from all over came to Newport Beach. I saw out of state license plates (more than usual), cars that were crammed packed with people, and behaviors showing complete lack of any CDC compliance (no masks or social distancing). I strongly believe that it is important for our federal, state, and local governments to balance safety and freedom. I praise this city council for keeping Newport Beach open; however, this weekend proved that more action is needed for the next few weeks to continue compliance with the CDC guidelines. I am asking that Newport Beach remains open for the use of social distance friendly exercise. This includes surfing, jogging, walking, swimming. This excludes group activities like football, soccer, and volleyball because it is harder to social distance with these sports. Lastly, I would also suggest that parking lots remain open to only Newport Beach residents. Many residents were unable to find parking where they live due to the increase in traffic, which is unfortunate. In fact, this idea would mean that even I couldn't park there, but that's okay because the purpose is to "flatten the curve". If Newport Beach gets sick, then Costa Mesa will suffer, too. Thanks again and I look forward to hearing what comes from the meeting tomorrow. Kindly, Chance Sneary Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:46 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Allowing Recreational Use of Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Angela Huynh <angelahuynh112@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:22 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Allowing Recreational Use of Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Angela, and I am a data analyst as well as an avid surfer. I am emailing you to address the concerns about beach attendance this past weekend. I believe that the number of people who went to the beach is alarming, given that most of them were lounging on the sand. Rather than closing the beaches, however, I would like to urge you to consider only permitting active recreational activity: surfing, swimming, running, walking, etc. Surfing has been a source of solitude amidst all the chaos for many of us, and is socially distant in itself especially at non -peak times. People also need exercise and to spend time outdoors for their mental and physical well -beings. Keep parking lots closed, prohibit loitering/sunbathing/gatherings — and we can get through this. Thanks so much for reading. Best, Angela 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:47 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: jell morgan <longboarderj@msn.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 202010:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, The ocean is an important place to many of us out here, I and my kids spend countless hours surfing from the wedge to the river jetty. I believe there is no reason in this time for people to gather on the sand and just sit there, but the active recreation model can be used to keep the water open, people safe, and many of us sane and happy in these hard times. Thank You, Jeff Morgan Sent from my Verizon Motorola Smartphone 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:47 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Special Meeting Review From: Tyler Brundage <tylerbrundage@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Special Meeting Review [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, As a longstanding resident of Newport Beach for the last 35 years, I understand that you will be voting on whether or not to close the beaches for a temporary period of time. As the beaches offer so many of us residents an environment for staying active and healthy, my vote would be to adopt a plan where 'active recreation' was only permitted. This would include running, jogging, surfing, paddling, etc. I believe this would keep the residents happy and healthy, while limiting masses from congregating. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, -Tyler Brundage lyierBrundage@gmail.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:58 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closings From: Adam Miller <ami11676@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:18 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closings [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, After hearing that closing the beaches is being considered, I would really like to encourage you to keep the beaches open to surfers who are responsibly enjoying them while maintaining the necessary distancing precautions. While surfing over the past few weeks I have seen that the surfing community has been overall very responsible and done a good job of maintaining distance in the water. In fact, most at -risk behavior and violation of social distancing requirements I've seen has come from groups of people gathering on the beaches themselves, or wading in the shallow water. As you're probably aware, surfers tend to like to stay away from other surfers anyway, as that usually leads to more waves! I hope you consider this when making your decision and I hope we may continue to enjoy the beaches responsibly. They currently provide an outlet for exercise and connection with nature that is impossible to get elsewhere and that is becoming increasingly important as people are forced to spend most of their time isolation. Thank you, Adam Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: California Beaches - OPEN OC From: Doreen Galchutt Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:59:17 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Cc: Bill Aiello Subject: California Beaches - OPEN OC [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom it may concern: Please take into consideration to keep the California Beaches open and open it's community business. I go on weekly walks to the beach and it is very healing for mein my line of work. I am under so much stress and the daily walks to the beach are my only means of relieving my stress levels. I am a commercial real estate Property Manger and the community and it's people are stressed and suffering so very much. 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Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active recreation From: Pat Blenkle <patblenkle3@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:24 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, Please keep the beaches open for active recreation!! Quarentine is for people who are sick!! Make the right decision by keeping civil liberties in tact and community free to make their own decisions... Even in light of COVID-19. #freedo m Mulvey, Jennifer From: Sent: To: Subject: City Clerk's Office Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:01 AM Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim FW: Special Meeting Question From: Sophia Cowles Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:00:53 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Special Meeting Question [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am writing to pose a question to the City Council in advance of the Special Meeting todayat 3 Will the City Council consider a Ventura Count - pm Council limit beach access only for the purposes off County-type running, walking, such to any prfingtet ialsand disallow each res? games, sunbathing, etc.? For example, could the playingow beach access for sitting, For many, the ability to surf, walk on the sand, or run by the water is a key component of a daily routine (and one of the few things keeping some folks sane). Thanks and looking forward to the outcome of the Special Meeting. Best, Sophia 4 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:58 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Do not infringe on my civil liberties and constitutional rights From: Pendleton Ins <peninsurance@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:14 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Do not infringe on my civil liberties and constitutional rights [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, Please read >> https://www.aier.org/article/open-up-society-now-say-dr- dan-erickson-and-dr-artin-massihi/ The above article reflects a large and growing portion of the population of CA and especially Newport Beach. It is time to reopen our beaches not shut them down. We are residents of Newport in Echo 56 and find incredible peace and serenity walking on the beach and watching surfers surf and the young playing in the surf. Other beaches have made the egregious error of closing their beaches, we should not do the same. We should encourage them to open not repeat their tragic error. Sunlight and fresh air may be the medicine we so desperately need, not sheltering in the dark. Businesses have been decimated. Please stop the mistakes made, with the best of intentions, but huge mistakes nonetheless. The models used grossly over exaggerated the mortality rate and the CDC caused 8 deaths due to covid 19 to inflate by telling coroners, if unsure of the cause of death (COD), to check covid 19 as the COD, explaining why death rates have plummeted in every area but pneumonia/covid 19. https://www.aier org/article/an-egregious-statistical-horror-story-suffused with incense-and-lugubrious-accents/ Orange County has traditionally been a place where reason wins the day. Let's keep it that way and not follow misinformed people in the wrong direction. Our county, our people and our businesses deserve better and we should give it to them. Let's turn the tide and do the rational thing. We are asking to keep the surfer on the board to present our cause and represent this point of view. Surfers are awesome, very talented and many have a rational distinct and ocean loving viewpoint. Please keep our beaches open! Gayle Pendleton Echo 56 homeowner 9 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:09 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Big corona beach closure From: Karen Stockman Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:08:28 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Re: Big corona beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 9:59 AM Karen Stockman <karenistockman email com> wrote: I support closure as I am there every morning and appreciate that even locals find it hard to practice social distancing especially on the 3 step accesses to the beach. I strongly support having it an exercise beach, walking, running, swimming; no sitting down anywhere. Also some creative things can be done with one way walking on stairs and taping to show "6 feet". spacing. This space is a safe safety valve for us We are 35 year home owning tax paying citizens of this lovely city of ours. Appreciate all the difficult decisions you are making to protect Newport Beach. David and Karen Stockman Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: From: Mike <mmicuccis3@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:37 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am asking the city to please keep the beaches open but only allow "active recreation" - surfing, jogging,walking... No loitering !l No sunbathing !!! PLEASE!! Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don't close beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Lili Bender <lili_clapp@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:39 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don't close beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello: I'm a 34 year resident of Corona Del Mar and think closing our beaches during May weekends is wrong. I have been to the beach numerous times over the last month and have seen excellent social distancing. We need the beaches for our mental health and well being.Please keep the beaches open and leave us one thing to actually look forward to. Thanks, Lili Lili Bender 949-300-2030 www.trendmicro.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:02 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Allow surf From: Ty Jackson <tykristofer2@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:28 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Allow surf [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please allow surfing in Newport and stop beach lounging. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure Decision - Open for Surfers From: Juan Mora <moraj@umich.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:31 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure Decision - Open for Surfers [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a local native and avid surfer, I write on behalf of the surf community regarding your difficult decision today on the city's beach policy. While thousands of beachgoers flocked to Newport Beach this weekend despite Coronavirus concerns, I urge the city not to close the beach outright. Instead, I urge the city to keep the beach open only for active recreation — walking, jogging, swimming, and surfing. I believe this reasonable alternative, which adheres to social distancing guidelines, can avoid the pitfalls of this past weekend, while also providing a space for the local community to stay active during these unprecedented times. By leaving the beach open only for active participation, no loitering, sunbathing, or picnicking would be allowed -- keeping the large crowds away. There are a few reasons why this approach is preferable to re -closing the beach: (1) Combating quarantine fatigue. It has been more than a month since the state has declared a state of emergency, and one can't deny that the effects of the current shelter in place orders are starting to make the population less cooperative and uneasy. Leaving the beach open for physical activity helps mitigate those effects, even if only minimally. (2) Health benefits. Fresh air and exercise are good for you. A healthy exercise routine and vitamin D have been shown to protect against illnesses and help keep one in optimal health prepared to fight the virus if one — god forbid —gets infected. (3) Transmission is less likely outdoors. There has been some early research that transmission of the virus primarily occurs indoors. See https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/03/05/812570693/how-coronavirus-spreads-a- cough-in-your-face-or-a-kiss-on-your-cheek. So the probabilities are less likely of one transmitting the disease while catching a wave or jogging along the bike path. If you weigh the risk against the potential benefits, I hope you could see that leaving the beach open for the limited use of active participation is a reasonable decision. Best, Juan Mora Juan Mora Student Attorney, Michigan Innocence Clinic Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: City Beach Closure Proposal -----Original Message ----- From: Daniel Courtney <daniel@kalterco.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:14 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: City Beach Closure Proposal [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, Please keep the city beaches of Newport Beach open to "active recreation". We understand your concerns and feel congregating and sunbathing can be a strain against social distancing, however we would like to request the beaches remain open for "active recreation" so we can have a place to exercise, surf, run, walk and utilize responsibly. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Daniel Courtney Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 202010:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open in CDM issue parking permits to NB residents fir ocean avenue -----Original Message ----- From: Moniqua Christensen <moniquac@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:16 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open in CDM issue parking permits to NB residents fir ocean avenue [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep CDM beach open -----Original Message ----- From: Moniqua Christensen <moniquac@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:27 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep CDM beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I believe it is time to start issuing parking permits to Newport beach residents only for parking on all streets adjacent to ocean avenue and on ocean avenue. The lower large parking lot should be opened for visitors to park in. When that lot is full that's it! The problem is Los Angeles needs to open up their beaches as sun kills the virus. Our city council needs to talk to their city council. Please finally institute the parking permits for the aforementioned areas for Newport Beach residents. It is common sense! Please take action and the problem will be solved. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Moniqua Christensen 3048 Corte Portofino NB, CA 92660 Sent from my iPhone 7 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:08 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active Recreation for Newport Beach access From: dshansonl@gmail.com <dshansonl@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:24 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation for Newport Beach access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council I am writing to suggest and support active recreation continue to be allowed on the beaches and bayfront in Newport Beach. This would include surfing, swimming, walking, and jogging keeping a safe social distance from each other. You could restrict loitering and sun bathing on the beach to help reduce the mass influx of people on the beach in close proximity. The beach are a public space and all should have access to what ever actives our deemed safe during this time. Thanks Derek Hanson Email: dshansonl@gmail.com Cell: 949-230-4546 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:07 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Support Local Business & Beach Closures From: kelly balboawatersports.com <kelly@balboawatersports.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:33 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: City Clerk's Office <CityClerk@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Support Local Business & Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Council Members - I want to first express my appreciation for the formation of the Ad -Hoc Committee and say I was thrilled to see the selections by Mayor O'Neill of Council Member Dixon and Council Member Muldoon. All three of you have shown reasonable positions over the last few months and have not succumbed to the hysteria that has infected New ort Beach. p Balboa Village merchants have spent the last few weeks discussing, planning, and sharing how we will safe) r am currently working on a plan I hope to share with you all in the next few days. Many of our restaurants that are open have already made fast changes to accommodate social distancing and keep their customers and y reopen. I staff safe. It is our position that the majority of our businesses can successfully open very soon and keeppeople safe. limiting retail capacity and implementing many new procedures that will minimize exposure.I am hapshare mbe oror info and reach out to all merchant in Balboa Village. I do hope that you and the city can get behind us and ence residents to do the same. ourage I must also express my dissatisfaction when I got notice about the potential beach closure, this action would in huge step backwards. While I do respect and completely understand the frustration we experienced this we fact be a know that more closures will not fix our current problems and I strongly believe will further a weekend I situation. My husband and I are not only business owners in Balboa Village, but homeowners, we as bre anyone what is going on down here. est as Yes, we had a lot of beach goers on Saturday, but the lot was not even half full. If there was no Covid it would have been completely full with a line of people waiting considering the weather. I was actually thrilled it was open because we speculated if it had stayed closed we would have just created traffic and at it looked inpatient drivers similar to what Corona Del Mar dealt with. d like The closure of the boardwalk has actually just resulted in bike traffic on the Boulevard and Bay Ave. It is terrifying watch, it has actually become our afternoon entertainment as we can watch it all of our upstairs front porch it to takes me back to my younger days of 4t'' of July craziness. People are riding up and down the streets with open kind of containers and not a care in the world. I am actually shocked no one has been hit by a car, but then who knows ma they have. ybe 10 I would like to ask all of you if you think the current closures that have been created are working? • We see City workers fixing the boardwalk closures daily because they get knocked down. • The Balboa Pier lot has different cars in it every night because people just drive in thru the exit when no one is there. • There are constantly people out in front of the Wedge because they just climb over the temporary orange fencing. • I have seen at least half a dozen weekly rentals turn over in less than 30 days. • We have what I now call "bike gangs" of local groms racing up and down the streets with their electric bikes and surfboards. • The photos I see of Corona Del Mar are actually worse. So if the closures that have already been put in place are not working, what on earth makes anyone think more will help? • Can our police department even enforce beach closures? We can't even keep Surreys off the boardwalk in normal times. • How much is this going to cost us? And where will that money come from? • Will you be opening up the city to lawsuits? • Do we really want to upset the Coastal Commission at time other beaches are opening back up? On Sunday afternoon we took to the harbor on our Duffy. I do not know if I have ever seen so many people just sitting on their docked boat. Everyone was also so happy and waving, it was like the fresh air of normalcy made them giddy unlike all the masked scared people I encounter at the grocery store. Everyone was being responsible and no different than sitting in their house, but it is an example that people need out of their house and I do not think that more closures will change that. I am guessing as weekends go on even more people are going to get fed up with staying home and get out. Our beaches have so many access points that closing them just doesn't even seem feasible. I honestly believe anyone who says it is clearly has never spent much time down here or doesn't understand human behavior. In closing I do not need to again say that small business needs to get back to work. I imagine everyone knows my position about what needs to happen with small business. If we force them to continue their closures and you further block out the customers you will put them out of business permanently. There is no reason that many of our businesses cannot open responsibly and promote social distancing. I can also appreciate people's position that profits should not be put before human life, but we have all complied with the stay at home order for 6 weeks and the numbers and devastation we were warned against have not come to materialize. I can promise you though that if we cannot open our economy back up in Newport Beach you will destroy many lives because they will lose their business. Most in Balboa Village have been around for decades and have invested all they have in these businesses. We are being asked to pay full rent by property owners and getting no relief from our government that is forcing us to shut down. Our businesses are currently going in debt, so we are being forced to spend our personal savings to hopefully stay afloat till we can open, but when will that be? We are seasonal tourism businesses, most of us only turn a profit about half the year and that time is now, so our timeline to make up our losses are very short. We will be left with no business, lease obligations we can't meet, and inventor or assets that we must just liquidate. Then how will we pay for our homes, food, and health insurance? I truly hope all of you can make responsible, thoughtful, and quick decisions to bring Newport Beach out of this strong. I am sure most of you are as stressed as myself and my fellow merchants and I do hope we can all work together on good solutions. Sincerely, 11 Kelly Carlson Balboa Peninsula Resident Balboa Village Merchant Association President 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:06 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active Recreation From: eden armony <edenarmony1234@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:02 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Newport Beach city council, as a young surfer I humbly ask you that you keep Newport Beaches open only for people doing exercise; surfing, walking, jogging. This would in my opinion fix the issue of people gathering on the beaches, while at the same time maintaining this surf community. Thank you for your time and I appreciate your consideration. From, Eden Armony 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:13 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Active recreation From: lugo lugo <thelugo@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:55 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, To whom it may concern: I am a Newport Beach resident and while I was saddened to see the crowds turn up en masse this past weekend, I would like to see the beach limited to "active recreation" before we completely close the beaches. I still enjoy running on the beach early in the morning and feel I can appropriately social distance. Thank you, James Lugo - sent from phone, cheers! Lugo Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 202010:15 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Newport Beach Open! From: Marena Padden <marenalpadden@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:12 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Newport Beach Open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep our beaches open. Other area beaches are re -opening, so why would we close ours now? Fresh air is the least likely place to contract Corona Virus. Why not ticket those that aren't complying to your rules versus shutting down the entire beach. We need the beaches for our mental health. Thank you for your consideration. My best, Marena Padden Newport Resident *Also, please consider re -opening Balboa Island boardwalk. We have a home on the island and walking one-way was working. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:15 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Meghan <meghanmeek@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:15 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, To whom it may concern: I am a Newport Beach resident and I was saddened to see the crowds turn in mass this past weekend. I hope we as a community can do something about this so it does not happen again. Before complete beach closure I would like to see the beach limited to "active recreation." Most Newport Peninsula residents don't have yards or areas for active release, which is very much needed in times like these. I feel this motion will lessen the crowds but still leave it open to residents for exercise and a quick bit of ocean breeze. Thank you for your time and consideration, Meghan Meek Balboa Peninsula resident Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Jurjis, Seimone Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:53 AM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: Closure of Beaches in Newport Beach Good Morning For the special meeting SEIMONE JURJIS, P.E., C.B.O. Community Development Department Community Development Director sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3282 ----Original Message ----- From: Lesly Davenport <lesly@leslydavenport.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:41 AM To: Jurjis, Seimone <sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Closure of Beaches in Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Please don't close the beaches and or the Harbor. It is the one place that NEWPORT Beach residents are able to recreate. If you must modify the crowds at the beaches on the weekend, why not allow swimming, running, walking and surfing only? No sun bathing, standing or sitting. This would keep many people off the beach and allow the residents to use our beaches. Thank you for your consideration. Lesly Davenport Mulvey, Jennifer From: O'Neill, William Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 8:12 PM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open AND... Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeachca.gov/covidl9 <http://www.newportbeachca.gov/covidl9> to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. On 4/27/20, 8:00 PM, "Douglas Thomas" <dtocatt@cox.net> wrote: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I support keeping the PUBLIC Beaches open and also support reopening businesses . Do the right thing! Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches From: Cynthia Roberts <newportroberts@gmajl.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:57 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCounciI@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi all, I've lived in Newport for almost 30 years. On or near the peninsula for ten, then CDM village, now the Port streets. I took my sons to 10th street Sunday morning for an hour of bodysurfing. These are the photos of the 'crowds'. Do not let media photographer's fancy lenses distort the reality that people are d ista n ci ng j ust fine, and getting much needed fresh air and sunshine. Please keep them open! Cynthia Roberts 949/375-5217 Sent from my !Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Alec Sulesky <suleskyw.2012@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:23 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, If shutting down the beaches is a must, I'd encourage the council to allow active recreation. Thank you for the considerationH Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Shawn Nielsen <nielsenshawnlll@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:16 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: KEEP BEACHES OPEN [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Stop infringing on my constitutional rights and let us be able to go to public places! Don't be like the rest of Cali. San Diego beaches r open, as well as San Clemente. This would be the stupidest, most outrageous, act I have ever seen in Orange County. BE DIFFERENT KEEP BEACHES OPEN. Look at the real COVID-19 facts which correlate almost identically to the common flu. This is BULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. SHAWN NIELSEN Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Vanessa Malchev <vanessabournell@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:14 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: OPEN OC [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Orange county and California beat all the projections for Covid-19 virus infections and deaths. We should be thanking our residents and planning our reopening of all parks and businesses instead of staying at home sheltering! The hospitals are empty, businesses are closing, people don't have jobs or any security. There is more child abuse and domestic violence being reported. It is time for a shift in this energy. Newport Beach residents should be allowed to choose for themselves. If you're high risk, you should stay at home. If your risk averse, you have the choice to stay at home. We should have the choice to leave our homes and support the local economy if we feel that it is safe for us to do so because we are taking proper precautions. As a current resident of Newport Beach of over a decade and local business owner of multiple businesses, I believe we need the city and county to allow us the right to choose for ourselves. We are Americans are we not?! XO... Vanessa Bourne 323.244.5922 BOXHAUS / Ekam Yoga & PILATES www.boxhaus.co www.ekamyogapilates.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Mitchel Moss <mmossl@csu.fullerton.edu> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:16 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Beaches Open for Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I recently came across an article explaining that you were looking to shut down Newport Beach for weeks. I'm a college student as well as an engineering intern. I'm undergoing so much stress right now and the only way I'm able to alleviate my stress is by getting out of the house and going to surf. Newport is one of the few beaches left open and is almost a saving grace to many like me. Surfing, biking, jogging, and any moving activities also pose such a low risk of contracting COVID 19 because not only is everyone moving and not close together, but there is almost always wind that blows which if you're surfing, it would blow any contagions away from where we are... we need to keep our activities open for the good of Southern California. It gives people an escape from what they are going through at home. If you want to close the beach to sun tanning or merely just staying on the beach for extended periods of time I understand, but if people want to get out in the water or ride their bikes, the chances of the spread are extremely low, maybe even lower than those that live with roommates like I do. especially when they go out and come back. I hope that this message helped your input at all and I hope that we can remain open to active recreation. Thank you. Mulvey, Jennifer From: josh rosas <joshuaxrosas@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:15 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Newport Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach welcomes many people from around the world. A true melting pot of OC. Unfortunately due to the current circumstances, changes need to be made. With that being said -in regards to the council meeting being held on 4/28- as a local surfer & OCC College Student I'd like to say- I think it is fair to keep the beaches open only to surfers, walkers, joggers; those in participation of some physical activity. Or in other words -close- the beaches with exemption of surfers, walkers, joggers those in activity. Thank you. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Kevan Juergens H <kevanjuergensii@gm.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:13 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Active Recreation: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach, Although I live in a neighboring City, Huntington Beach. It is important to keep public spaces open for mental health and activity. Thanks for extra consideration. -Kevan Juergens Get Outlook for i0S Nothing in this message is intended to constitute an electronic signature unless a specific statement to the contrary is included in this message. Confidentiality Note: This message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination or other use, or taking of any action in reliance upon this message by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete it from your computer. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Jake Simmons <simmonsjake98@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:05 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Keep The Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello NPCC, I would like to promote the act of keeping our beaches open to active recreation such as surfing, jogging, walking, and swimming in the ocean. I do believe that all the people who are doing active recreations are being mindful of social distancing. Although I do think that if the beaches were to prohibit the use of picnicking, and sunbathing that would greatly control the flow of non -locals and help prevent any spread of Covid. But I do not think that closing the beaches for active recreation such as the ones listed above would smart, just because it is our only way of keeping our sanity at this point. I would like for you as the NPCC to greatly consider keeping beaches open for active recreation and then could possibly just prohibit sunbathing and picnicking. Thank you for your concern to the public Mulvey, Jennifer From: donavin garcia <dmangarcia502@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:03 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom this may concern, Hello Newport Beach city council. My name is Donavin Garcia. I have been surfing for about 12 years. Surfing is a vital aspect to my life and many others as well. Closure of the beaches would be detrimental to not only my mental health, but also my physical health, as they go hand in hand. Closure to the beach would not solve any problem but force people to congregate elsewhere in a potentially more dangerous environment. The beach is great place to social distance and especially surfing out in the water. Please just consider the effects that closing the beach would have on the health and functionality of our city, that goes beyond corona virus. Plus I know that you don't want people crowding the roadways and sidewalks trying to get a workout in. Newport needs to stand by its roots of being a surf city and utilize that space to allow people to escape their confines in a safe, healthy and respectful way. Thank you for understanding, Donavin Garcia Mulvey, Jennifer From: Ben Kwong <benkwong72@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:31 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: [SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] Closing the Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Evening Council members, My name is Ben Kwong. I've met many of you multiple times through Y&G at Newport Harbor. If I could be at tomorrow's city council meeting I would. I would just like to urge you to please permit active recreation on our beaches in the coming weeks. I fully support a temporary ban on picnicking and relaxing on the beach, but I would consider it an undue disappointment if the beaches were closed to surfing. I go to the Naval Academy in Maryland and whenever I come home, surfing takes up most of my time. When I get done with online class, I go surf almost everyday. I strongly plead that you leave the beaches open to surfing and other recreational activities. Surfing poses a significantly smaller threat to spreading COVID compared to the thousands of beachgoers that come to Newport Beach on the warm days. By banning lounging on the beach, the vast majority of the threat would be neutralized and local citizens could continue to enjoy our lovely waves in this treasured time at home. I hope you can keep my message in mind in the meeting tomorrow and I hope you have a wonderful night. Thank you, Ben Kwong (949)463-2122 benkwong72@gmail.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Russell Olson cruolson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:53 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Newport Beach - Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council members, As a focal resident, 1 am writing to you to request that the beaches remain open for activities that don't risk breaching social distancing guidelines such as walking, jagging, swimming and surfing. We alt, of course, want to ensure the health and safety of the members of our community and I believe that we all can effectively and responsibly mitigate the risk that COVID-19 poses by maintaining at least 6 feet of separation from others during these activities. The crowds at the beaches, while extremely regrettable, could be remedied by disallowing sunbathers, picnickers, and those who are gathering in groups. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best, Russell Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Alex Schwarzenbach <ars.schwarzenbach@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:53 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Active Recreation-- Don't keep people out of the water [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, It is my opinion that the beaches should be shut down to people who desire to just "hangout" on the sand, but PLEASE DO NOT KEEP PEOPLE OUT OF THE WATER-- that is not the issue. The problem is people loitering and bringing large groups of people down to Newport for a beach day. Surfing/walking are dispersed activities, therefore, I believe they should be allowed during these times. Please consider this. Alex Schwarzenbach (23 year old Newport Beach Resident) Mulvey, Jennifer From: brian boultinghouse <boults9@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:52 PM To: Dept - City Council [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern: My name is Brian boultinghouse. I own and operate a short term vacation rental on Seashore dr. I know you are calling for a special meeting concerning possibly closing the beaches on weekends for the next couple of weeks. PLEASE DON'T DO THIS ..... We should be thinking more on the lines of re -opening and getting back to business in a safe way. Enough damage is done, we all are dying on the vine. Don't make the cure worse than the disease. I recently found out that you have given the hotels on the peninsula the ok to stay open while making us short term vacation rentals close until May 20th. This is not only extremely unfair or selective governing, but makes absolutely no since what so ever. You have people checking in to a confined area such as lobbies, parking lots, hallways, and elevators, (Lido House) with great potential in spreading the virus. On the other hand there is my rental that can house a family of 5 that aready lives together and has been in self quarintine anyhow. The closest person or neighbor at any given time would be a minimum of 15 feet away with 2 walls in between them. The curve is flattened. Lets get back to what we do best. The needs of the few do not out weigh the needs of the many. If your sick or at risk and have under lying conditions, stay home. Social distancing and face mask are going to be the new norm. Deaths are always a part of life. 80,000 people died of flu related causes in this country during 2017 and 2018. We are no where near that and we are coming out of it now. Unfortunely for us in California, we have a Govenor that has no clue of what he is doing. You have the power and the job to save us from this ridiculous closing of our livelihoods. Months from now we are going to find out that most of us got it and survived it like any flu. The stay home order is not the answer. Herd immunity is what it is going to boil down to, washing hands, face mask, distancing, avoid crowded places, stay at home if your at risk. The chances of catching this virus or any other flu is going to be great anyhow. Those that choose to stay at home will be at less risk. It is so ridiculous to even think that next flu season and every one after that we close our country. It can't happen. Thank you and stay healthy while we get back to business. 1 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Trent Edmondson <trentedmondson@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:49 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Request for active recreation on beachs [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, As a local resident of Newport Beach, I request that you keep beaches open for active recreation, (running, surfing, ect). This is an essential part of our community, and would be illogical to stat closing our beach when most other california beaches are reopening. Thanks, Trent Mulvey, Jennifer From: Lori Mortenson <lori@mortensonco.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:48 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Do NoT Close the Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a resident in West Newport. I walk my dog on the beach every morning as do many of my neighbors. I see the surfers out, many neighbors exercising on the beaches. This is like our backyard. I have not seen disrespect on the west side here. Please keep our beaches open. I hope all the coastal communities do the same so people will not flock here because we are the only open beach. They tell us COVID cannot survive in sunshine now they are trying to close our beaches. Please keep them openH Lori Mortenson, Broker MortensonCoxom CalBRE 00882584 949.689.7721 Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: hmalamudl . <h.malamudl@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:46 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: No Beach Closure / active use [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please follow San Diego decision. Only active recreation. SURFING, walking, jogging. Keep it on the move. This is a surf town and 99% of people in the water are clean, healthy and very active. Keep it this way. KEEP IT ACTIVE. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: hmalamudi . <h.malamudl gmail.com> Date: Mon, Apr 27, 2020, 9:09 PM Subject: No Beach Closure / active use To: <citycouncil@newportca.aov> Please follow San Diego decision. Only active recreation. SURFING, walking, jogging. Keep it on the move. This is a surf town and 99% of people in the water are clean, healthy and very active. Keep it this way. KEEP IT ACTIVE. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Jake Olson <jakeolson03@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:32 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Jake Olson I am 16 years of age. I am contacting u in regards to the potential beach closures. I am a surfer and kite surfer and live in Newport. I am not a fan of taking away peoples rights, but if you are considering closing beaches, it would mean a lot to the surfing community if you kept the beaches open for surfing and encouraged other cities to open their beaches to surfing and walking etc. that would spread things out and put less pressure on Newport really do appreciate you guys keeping the beaches open despite other cities closing theirs and taking peoples rights away. Thank you. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Eli Kiani <elikiani2@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:34 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Newport Beach - Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council members, As a local resident, I am writing to you to request that the beaches remain open for activities that don't risk breaching social distancing guidelines such as walking, jogging, swimming and surfing. We all of course want to ensure the health and safety of the members of our community and I believe that we all can effectively and responsibly mitigate the risk that COVID-19 poses by maintaining at least 6 feet of separation from others during these activities. The recent crowdedness of the beaches, while extremely regrettable, could be remedied by disallowing sunbathers, picnickers, and those who are gathering in groups. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best, Eli Kiani Mulve , Jennifer From: Kevin Conners <kconners112@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10;41 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it concerns, Please adopt San Diego's newest policy and allow active activities at our beaches in {Newport Beach. I have lived here all my life and currently live on 47th street. I use the beach as a release while walking, running, and surfing. I believe we need to find a solution to the amount of people attending our beaches, but also, we residents here have not been the problem. With the opening of San Diego County Beaches this week, it may reduce the number of people driving here. Also, why not impose a permit parking only policy on our streets, and enforce them. With utmost sincerity, let newport beachers enjoy where we live while being smart about our actions and make the correct choices tomorrow at the meeting. Sincerely, Kevin Conners 47th street resident 9496774270 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Sean Bobinski <seanbobinski3662@gmail.eom> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:33 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whomever this concerns- please do not shut down our beaches. Local residents are fed up with inlanders invading our beaches, but we also understand their reasoning. If you unemployed millions of Americans, close every activity except going to the beach, and add a heat wave into the equation, what do you think people will do? The beach is something my friends, my family, my neighbors, and myself use to escape stress, to exercise, and to enjoy. Taking away what we work so hard to live nearby to is an attack on what same of us have sacrificed our entire lives for. Do not lose us in the sprint when we will be around for a marathon. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Taylor Whisenand <taywhis@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 10:35 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Please keep Newport Beaches Open to Surfing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, As a Newport Beach resident and life long surfer, please keep the beaches open to active recreation such as surfing, bodyboarding and swimming during the month of May. We need the ocean now more than ever. And surfers know that getting closer than six feet from a fellow wave rider is bad etiquette. Trust us that we will do the right thing and respect social distancing if you allow us enjoy the beautiful ocean as our therapy to get through this horrible pandemic. Respectfully, Taylor Whisenand 2518 Margaret Dr. Newport Beach 92663 (949) 280-6629 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: John Frei <jjfrei@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:51 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep the beaches open! This is going against our constitutional rights. US citizens have the freedom and the right to go outside and explore public spaces in the US. Look at Sweden. This is getting ridiculous. This is tyranny! Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach From: Shelby Brown <shelbybrown618@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:55 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beach open for surfing, walking, and swimming. The ocean is the only thing keeping me sane. When I go to do those activities I stay socially distanced. Shelby Brown Brigham Young University I BA Human Resources 2020 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: keeping the beach open From: brittany nevins <brittnevins@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:41 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: keeping the beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please consider keeping beaches open to active pedestrians for the locals to resume healthy lifestyle activities like walking, biking, running and surfing. It is essential to stay active and get fresh air for our mental states. I live 3 miles from the beach and during this horrible time it had been a godsend for my family to be able to bike down to the beach and enjoy some fresh air. Thank you for your time. Brittany Nevins 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: BEACHES From: casey moran <puravidakc@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:43 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: BEACHES [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Please don't close the beaches. My family and I live in Balboa, and we need the beaches to get out and enjoy the salty air.. Play with my 2 daughters ( No daycare or school), Surf, workout, swim, etc.. We have no yard and There is construction on our whole street at this time through May, so no beach and there is basically nothing left to do... Kids use the beach as their playground. Please Just have better restrictions on limiting the amount of tourists, and where they can park, during this pandemic... Thanks, Newport Beach Resident 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: Charity Repass <charitynmiley@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:46 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning, I am writing to ask that you all keep the beaches open or at least open to surfing, swimming, walking, running. As a resident of Newport Beach on the peninsula with 3 small children, the beach at the end of the street is the only safe space I can take my children to get exercise and a break from being inside all day. Taking the kids in the bike bath and along the sidewalks is not safe. Also being outside and moving our bodies, soaking in Vitamin D is what we need to build our immune system.... the only true defense we have against this virus. We, as a people, have had everything taken from us, please leave the last bit that we have. Local residents have been super respectful in spacing out, the high numbers this weekend was due to other cities closing their beaches and they are now open. Thank you Charity Miley Sent from my iPhone 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't close the beach From: Garrett Hall <g.ha11771@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:47 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't close the beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We need the beach. It's why I live here. I got laid off and I'm struggling but I at least know I can put my feet in the sand and watch the sunset. Please don't close them! Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: KEEP THE WATER OPEN! -----Original Message ----- From: Ryan Carmona <r8carmona@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:48 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: KEEP THE WATER OPEN! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Surfers matter, we always stay further than 6 feet apart! The ocean is only good for the soul. Keep the water open and Close the beaches! Mahalo, Ryan I Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Wyatt Walton <wyatt.walton@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:51 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close the beaches Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:16 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Surfing -----Original Message ----- From: Jordan Frank <jordan.frank.123@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:24 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Surfing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am writing to request that you consider keeping Newport city beaches open for recreation (walking, jogging, surfing, etc). Many people do not have areas to exercise, and the beach is a great open space that allows you to practice social distancing if only open for recreation. Thank you for your consideration. Jordan Frank Sent from my Whone 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures From: elsa wind <elsawind@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:34 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Dear Mayor and City Council Members I'm a resident and homeowner at Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. I will not be able to attend the meeting on Tuesday so I wanted to send an email and express my concerns regarding the closures. I oppose closing the beaches. Sunshine and exercise are good for the immune system and it is one of the only open spaces where we can walk — without traffic — safely. I went to the beach for a walk during the weekend and people were respectful, having fun and staying a lot more than 6 feet apart from other families. Of course, families were on a cluster, they live together! All beaches should be open so people from Manhattan Beach and other neighboring beaches won't come in masses to ours. I'm OK with closing some streets on weekends to avoid overcrowding the beaches. I strongly support reopening local businesses. Our economy cannot survive the continued shutdown. Grocery stores, hardware stores and other essential businesses are packed daily with people and those essential workers and customers are not contracting covid-19 and dying. Business people know how to adjust and make conditions safe in their shops. STOP this madness and reopen before we lose them all! Elsa Devesa 1721 W. Balboa Blvd, Unit B Newport Beach, CA 92663 424-254-6718 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please do not shut the beaches From: Margo Bender <margomomimi@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:39 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please do not shut the beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Being outside is so important. We need the exercise, the fresh air, the smiles and stress relief it brings. Margo 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Surfing during lock -down From: Barry mcphee <barnster@pacbell.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:41 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Surfing during lock -down [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, Please keep surfing as a viable exercise option during beach closures. Thank you, Barry McPhee 2510 23rd St. Newport Beach Ca 92660 14 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:26 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don't close our beach 4.28.20 From: Mason Moody <mmoody@plusfourmgmt.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:29 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don't close our beach 4.28.20 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close our beach. I've been a resident my whole life. Mason Moody I Associate I Eagle Four Partners 1400 Newport Center Drive, Suite 230, Newport Beach, CA 92660 i EAGLEEAGLE FOUR R T N FOUR S Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:26 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep the beach open -----Original Message ----- From: Lisa Hocker <lisa@lisahocker.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:30 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep the beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning, My understanding is that you are voting today on whether to keep the beautiful NB beaches open or not. I am begging you to please keep the beaches open. People need to get fresh air and feel the sun and hear the waves. People are discouraged, frightened, angry, anxious, tense and unhappy. The beach is one of the most relaxing places to go to be healed and get renewed hope and energy. People are socially distancing on the beach. Trust that people will use their good sense. No one wants to get sick. But people need the relief that being able to go outside and go to the beach for a walk or for just a place to sit and be. I hope you will make the best decision for OC residents, not Sacramento. Regards, Lisa Hocker Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:26 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: KEEP THE BEACHES OPEN -----Original Message ----- From: Cole Radebaugh <cole.radebaugh@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:34 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: KEEP THE BEACHES OPEN [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE DON'T CLOSE THE BEACH!!!! Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:27 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Request to Keep Beach Open With Regulations to Outsiders -----Original Message ----- From: jamie heraver <jheraver@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:35 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Request to Keep Beach Open With Regulations to Outsiders [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, I'm writing as a local resident that would like to request you keep beaches open to locals. Perhaps consider only allowing residents within a certain mile radius or zip code in order to keep crowds down. Those of us who pay high costs to live here haven't been able to enjoy our neighborhood beaches because people coming from anywhere and everywhere take the little parking we have. In any sense, if you could please keep the beaches open, at least on weekdays, it would help us keep our sanity during this time since we use it for exercise. Newport Beach and Huntington Beach should offer resident parking passes during quarantine in my opinion to combat the frustration of the locals not having parking. If people can't come in from neighboring cities to park in front of resident's homes, there most likely wouldn't be as much crowding, because only people who can walk or bike to the beach would come. This would naturally enforce people to exercise in their local areas. Thanks! Jamie Heraver Www.orangecountyliteracy. corn Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:21 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches From: John Crowell <jcrow1313@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:59 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches open! Healthy people need to get outside and enjoy life. Don't punish the responsible people who are distancing and ticket and fine the people that are not! John Crowell 18 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:22 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures From: Karen Kirtland <k.kirtland@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:07 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Honorable Council Members, I just heard on the news that the beach communities of Southern California are considering closing access to the beaches and/or the roads to those Southern California citizens who do not live in beach communities. They are upset that "outsiders" (non -beach residents) would crowd "their" beaches and expose them to the COVID-19 virus. This is not acceptable. Our beaches are mostly public (they should all be public) state lands and it would be absolutely unfair to deny access to California citizens simply because they live in the wrong zip code. This is elitism. I hope this isn't true and I trust your council will rethink such an outrageous suggestion. Karen Kirtland k. kirtlanda-icloud.com Riverside, California 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:22 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't close surfing From: Michael Otoole <m.otoole107@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:06 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't close surfing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning - Please, don't shut down the beach for people that are trying to get outside and be active. People who go to the beach to exercise are not the problem. The problem is those who drive from inland and sit on the beach all day leaving trash and not social distancing. Don't close the water or stop people from their beach exercises. Surfing and exercising on the beach is helping people with their mental health during this trying time. Don't punish the locals, when the out of towners are the problem. If a closure needs to happen, close people from sitting on the beach and having picnics. Don't stop surfing. Keep Newport great, let there be surf. Regards, A local surfer Michael. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:22 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our beaches open From: Derick Velez <derickv04@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:11 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City of newport! We need the jetties and newport beach open to the public! If we look at the numbers and research being done, we would know that the corona virus can not be spread in warm temperatures, and with temperatures rising coastal, it is very unlikely for us to get it. Furthermore, I was at jetties all this last weekend and it was quite busy but people were allowing 6ft apart and being cautious around one another. It was actually quite incredible to see the amount of support for one another you could feel. We need to be able to continue to surf and body board these beaches and have people be able to enjoy themselves on the beach during these difficult times. Best regards Derick Velez 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:24 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open! From: Tim Burnham <tburnham83@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:14 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Council Members, I'm writing this in regards to today's meeting and the issue of closing the beaches due to Covid 19. Instead of closing, I suggest implementing stricter rules on sunbathing and loitering on the beach as they are doing in other areas of CA. Being able to utilize the water and beach areas for exercise has been a tremendous help for those that need to maintain their mental health. Those that packed the beaches over the weekend, from what I experienced, were in fact not residents of the city and came from elsewhere. Restricting beach activity's would discourage those from outside city boundaries from making the trek to the beach. I thank you for your continued trust in our communities ability to use common sense and hope you will continue to do so during this trying time. Best regards, Tim Burnham 306 Harbor Woods PI. Newport Beach, CA 92660 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: M.D. Moore <migg949@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:15 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I hope you do not close the beaches again. At my age, I rarely go anymore, but people live the beach. It is Newport's raison d'etre. Locking people down does not protect them from exposure, it just delays exposure. Instead, it ensures a 'second wave' will happen later. Encourage social distancing, but don't lose sight of why people come to this country. Michael Moore 61 Sea Pine Lane Newport Beach Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Active Recreation Open! From: Blake Hugaert <blakehugaert@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:25 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Active Recreation Open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, First, I hope all involved are safe and healthy during these times. As you meet in regards to the status of the beach for the month of May, I ask that you consider keeping it open for Active Recreation. As someone who takes social distancing seriously, surfing is my one mental and physical escape from the house. Thank you for all that you do. Blake Hugaert Local Resident Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Today's council meeting (April 28, 2020) -----Original Message ----- From: Mike Miller <mikemilleronline@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:26 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Today's council meeting (April 28, 2020) [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I wanted to show my support in favor of keeping the beaches of Newport Beach open. My wife (of 30 years) and I enjoy walking along the sand and talking about our day. This relieves our stress during these unconventional times as well as provides us the opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise. For the most part, people are maintaining apporiate social distances, even when passing another person while walking. If a few people are not observing this safe space, I would prefer Public Safety officials contact those groups individually and address the issue with them, rather than punish us who are following the rules and enjoying the benefits this great city has agreed to provide (open beaches!). If I may... would you consider opening Balboa Island back up for one-way foot traffic (maybe no joggers). Since closing the perimeter sidewalks, folks have transitioned to walking on the narrow interior sidewalks which become congested when passing others. Thank you for your time! Mike M Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don not close our beaches... From: Drez Luv <drezzluvv@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:32 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don not close our beaches... [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a current resident in Newport Beach, I work two jobs and help the economy out in Newport Beach. I have a family and a wife and a kid that goes to school in Newport Beach. We oppose the closing of Newport Beach. We believe that with the exception that ocean activities stay available to its residents. That means no sunbathing and no grouping up on the beaches but swimming surfing bodyboarding And I'll exercise activities off the sand should be allowed for residence. If you can post those rules and have the police officers drive on the beach like they normally do every day, we should not have a problem. Please help the citizens of Newport Beach stay active but also with social distancing. Sincerely, Andres Quijano 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Keep the beaches open. From: davidwfey@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:51:17 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Keep the beaches open. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It has been scientifically proven that UVA - sunlight - kills the COVID-19 virus in 30 seconds. That means being in the sun on the beach is one of the safest places to be. I urge you leave the beaches open and encourage social distancing.San Diego opened their beaches on Monday. Some of the beaches in Orange County are open. Specific areas where people are crowding can be fenced off as was done at the wedge. Last evening people were social distancing at Little Corona and Big Corona. Between the Wedge and the Pier only ten people were visible and they were spread out. In the past month I have only once seen a group who were not a family unit. That was a group of four Hispanic young men on Big Corona. At 7PM on the day there were supposedly forty thousand people on the beach there were only about forty people visible between the Wedge and the Pier. David Fey 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:53 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Lisa Worsch <Iworsch@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:34 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council Members, I am writing to you regarding the potential beach closures in Newport Beach. I feel we need to keep the beaches open. We all need outdoor space to exercise. We are fortunate to have these large outdoor spaces to utilize where we can still be responsible & practice social distancing. I have been a homeowner in Newport Beach since 1995. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Lisa Worsch Sent from my Phone Lisa Worsch MD 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:53 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Allow Active Recreation on Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Justin Shotwell <justmass101@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:39 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Allow Active Recreation on Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Council, Please do not shut down Newport Beaches. Please allow for active recreation. Thanks, Justin Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:53 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping Newport Open From: Charles Smith<charles.markwood.smith@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:42 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping Newport Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This is Charles Smith stating that Newport Beach should remain open for ACTIVE REACTION only. Surfers, swimmers, running on the boardwalk etc. please make this happen. individuals sunbathing and families gathered up should be kicked out due to crowds. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:54 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: keep the beaches open please From: ROBERT GOMEZ <rgomez5@prodigy.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:45 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: keep the beaches open please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep your beaches open. Regards Robert Gomez Vice -President Sales Manager WFG Title Member-REOMAC-NAH REP-AREAA rgomez5Ca)_prodigy. net 562-688-1963 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:54 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Open up Newport businesses From: anita lindstrom Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:53:51 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Open up Newport businesses [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please I urge the City council to open up businesses in Newport Beach and Corona Del Mar Sincerely Anita Lindstrom 40 Drakes bay drive Corona Del Mar Ca 92625 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:54 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Tomoichi Andry <andrytomoichi@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:50 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I want to request the city to keep the beaches open for active recreation. Also, I would like to propose a zip code applied resident only permit to regulate the influx of foreign residents into our community that are not only making this area in totality unsafe, but also trashing and neglecting the standards of our community. Thanks. Cheers, Tomo Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches open for 'Active Recreation' only From: Sun Greene <sunygreene@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:53 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beaches open for 'Active Recreation' only [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello City Council, Please consider keeping the beaches open for active recreation just like San Diego County is slowly starting to do. It is an effective and easy way to maintain safe distances from others as well as allowing those who want to get outside to stay active to do so. If you do shut down the beaches, all it will do is pass the problem up to another county/city. With SD County opening up more recently, this will lessen the foot traffic in Newport and can hopefully help restore order to society. Thanks for all you do, Ex -Newport Resident - Sun Greene Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:55 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Ocean Closure -----Original Message ----- From: Max Sonenshine <msonenshine@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:55 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Ocean Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council members, I hope all is well. I am a student at CdM high school and a surfer on the surf team. I want to reach out to advice that I, among many other surfers, strongly suggest and support closing the beach to everything but active recreation. This would help by removing campers, loitering, and people just going to the beach for purposes other than surfing, walking, jogging, etc. This would not be harmful as many surfers can social distance themselves from each other and the real issue with keeping the beach open is from people relaxing close together on the sand, not swimming or surfing in the water. Active recreation would be the best compromise for continuing to flatten the curve and for keeping one of the best resources for exercise and sanity open during quarantine. Thank you Max Sonenshine (949) 922-4871 cell maxsonenshine@icloud.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Rational Decisions Make for Good Policy!Not Emotional Decisions From: joseph horton <josephhorton2001@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:32 AM To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Jamie Horton <jam iejgreer@hotmail.com > Subject: Rational Decisions Make for Good PolicylNot Emotional Decisions [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Ms Dixon, These are unique times that we are living in due to the CV -19. What I can say personally, if we were going to close the beaches this should have been done weeks ago if we were truly concerned about everyone's well being! My question is are we keeping people from getting sick or dieing? If you just take the recent data that USC and Stanford have released, a lot more people have been infected with Covid- 19 and never showed any symptoms. Herd immunity as been taking place for a few months and this is a great thing for our community along with people who are vulnerable to getting sick. Too many people make an emotional decisions based off models that were never accurate. Let's not make an emotional decision that could have a greater impact on people's mental health and well being. Also having one guy on Instagram making an idiot out of himself stating no scientific evidence on this virus and just stirring up emotions doesn't help. He wants to be relevant but being relevant is looking at information from an objective view point. What is closing the beaches going to accomplish? A lawsuit for the city? "The former chief of neuroradiology at Stanford University said the United States needs to end widespread coronavirus lockdowns and adopt a more targeted approach that both protects the most vulnerable people and builds immunity in the population. In an op-ed published in The Hill, Dr. Scott Atlas laid out some key facts he believes policymakers are ignoring about the pandemic, and called for leaders to "ignore the panic" when making decisions. "Tens of thousands of Americans have died, and Americans are now desperate for sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore the panic and rely on facts," Atlas wrote. "Leaders must examine accumulated data to see what has actually happened, rather than keep emphasizing hypothetical projections; combine that empirical evidence 18 with fundamental principles of biology established for decades; and then thoughtfully restore the country to function." Atlas wrote that because the overall mortality rate is increasingly looking to be 0.1%- 0.5% based on antibody studies, and because that mortality rate is even lower among healthy adults under the age of 50, it makes no sense to continue requiring all of the population to isolate when such a small percentage of people are in real danger from COVID-19 Mass lockdowns are not only unnecessary, but they are actively delaying the process that must occur in order for things to return to normal, Atlas believes. Without a vaccine or proven treatment, the only way to get past the COVID-19 outbreak is to develop herd immunity. "In fact, infected people without severe illness are the immediately available vehicle for establishing widespread immunity," Atlas wrote. "By transmitting the virus to others in the low-risk group who then generate antibodies, they block the network of pathways toward the most vulnerable people, ultimately ending the threat. Extending whole - population isolation would directly prevent that widespread immunity from developing." Atlas also pointed out that people are suffering and dying because hospitals have stopped procedures deemed nonessential, which can prevent the diagnoses of life- threatening illnesses and delay treatment for other conditions. Sincerely, Joseph Horton C 949-922-9278 F 949-209-4817 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 202010:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach needs to Open From: Noah von B16m <noahblom@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:17 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach needs to Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. "Those who would give up essential liberties, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty or safety" -Benjamin Franklin Esteemed City Council Members, Now is the time to define the ideals of our city. Our goals are to protect life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In the closing of our city, countless lives have been put at risk, not from a vague threat of infection, but from a very real economic collapse, depression, desperation and fear that have lasting effects long after this new virus has passed. The time to wait is over, we have been given a wonderful opportunity to show the County, State and Nation the ideals of freedom that make this city so strong. Leave the beaches open and continue with the businesses that make our city great. The Attorney General of the United States has signaled support for these initiatives. Today is not the day to sit on the side lines with a wait and see mentality, but a wonderful opportunity to show that it is the small cities and their people that are the voice of this Nation. Today we have a chance, while the whole county watches, to define what liberty means to Newport. Thank you, Noah and Marin von Blom Forever residents and business owners. Noah von Blom Chief Cook & Bottle Washer The Von Blom Company (949) 402-3974 (415)609-3656 27 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: DO NOT CLOSE BEACHES! -----Original Message ----- From: Chris Kozlowski <christophernkozlowski@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:18 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: DO NOT CLOSE BEACHES! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not impose any beach closures or restrictions. The virus has an extremely low death rate of the people that it infects. There is no way that a beach closure can even be justified for a virus or not. Use common sense and facts, not politics... Keep them open please! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone 26 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: No Beach Closing -----Original Message ----- From: Kathy White <kwhite55@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:18 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: No Beach Closing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Council, I find this whole idea very biased. First of all, I see you only address certain parts of Newport (CDM& peninsula). Fine with me if those entitled residents want to close their beachfront so they can enjoy their view. And please let them have their permits!! What a joke. They want it all. Yes I live very close to the beach but not in the privileged area of Newport. Yes -West Newport (in case you couldn't guess). People who abide the rules of social distancing are having their rights taken away. Beaches should remain openH Sorry if this is so negative but the entitled residents of Newport are, well, just entitled, I guess. Thxl Kathy White 25 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: It is time to reopen responsibly From: Cathy Taylor <catertaylor@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:21 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: It is time to reopen responsibly [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council Members, I believe that it is time to reopen the sidewalk around Balboa Island. It was working well and safely when it was open one way. Sunshine kills the virus, so it is a very safe way for people to exercise, reduce isolation, enjoy nature and improve our overall health. It is time to allow business to reopen responsibly, honoring the precautions of hand washing, mask wearing, etc. The virus is very contagious, which is why we had to observe social distancing to give our healthcare system the time to ramp up their capacity. We will not stop the spread of this virus, we can only slow it down, which we have done. Our health care system now has the capacity it needs to care for those sickened by Covid-19. It seems that it is no more deadly than the seasonal flu to which we have all become accustomed, it is just more contagious for adults. Children are seldom affected. We should resume our normal lives immediately, since the harm to our health, our quality of life and the economy by the closing of our society is now more harmful to us than Covid-19. I appreciate your willingness to serve and make these decisions. Cate R Wall catertaylor@gmail.com 24 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:49 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches OPEN, PLEASE. From: susan <susan@sstymaj.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:21 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches OPEN, PLEASE. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a small business owner and resident of District 1, 1 am asking you to please keep our beaches open. Could we not have lifeguards in their towers for the weekends and ask them to remind those who need reminding about social distancing? Thank you. Susan Gilbert. Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8. 23 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep the beaches open! From: Chas Leeper <cleeper@windwater.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:28 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep the beaches open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am writing to thank you all for all of your hard work during this difficult time. I have multiple conversations daily within our community (West Newport) and people are so proud of how Newport has lead the way with our response to COVID- 19. Our response has been practical and effective. I would challenge anyone to show us a healthier overall community in California, despite the influx of visitors coming from all over the state to experience what it's like to be a part of the best City in the state. I also commend you for not caving to the external social and political pressures from people who want our beaches shut down. If the issue of people coming from other communities to experience our success may be a reason to close the beach, we must find a way to deal with that situation specifically and temporarily, but not in a way that punishes those who make the necessary sacrifices to live in this great city. Please continue to do what it takes to keep our beaches open, it is key to our leading the way with the right response to COVID and key to the health of our community. Thank you Chas Leeper 949.933.2427 cleeperC@-windwater.com BRE# 01921208 W i N D W A T E R REAL ESTATE 19762 MacArthur Blvd Suite 130 Irvine, CA 92612 www.WindWater.com 20 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:47 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: [SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] Newport beach closing From: Theresa Reilly Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:13:13 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: [SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE] Newport beach closing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I was born by Newport beach, my grandmother body surfed there when PCH was just a dirt road I live in KC now, since 1976, 1 come out every year and many times, the whole family comes and rents. I lost my husband right before Christmas, I became my Mother's 24/7 caregiver a week later. I find God at the beach, I booked a flight into Orange county May 8 -11, 1 just want to walk the beach at sunrise and sit on the sand to watch the sunset, talk to God. I've practiced the strictest isolation and now I need time for me, just a few days. I'm begging you not to close my beloved Newport Beach, Please!! I have an N95 mask that I will wear. Thank you for considering me. Mrs. Theresa Froese 29 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Beach closings From: Shoni DeBusk Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:42:56 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Beach closings [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We lost my Dad Nov 30th, 2019. Shortly after that, my mom made arrangements to come to Newport Beach so that she could grieve alone at the place she feels closest to God. Her reservations are for the 8th, 9th and 10th. If you close the beach, where she just wants to sit alone, she will be there for nothing. Please. She has been waiting for this. Limit the numbers, but don't close them. 34 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please vote NO on closing our beaches -----Original Message ----- From: David rovsek <rovsek@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:13 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please vote NO on closing our beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not compare our city with other cities and New Orleans! We are not as dense a population nor is our beach traffic comparable in any way to the 1.4 million people who typically attend Mardi Gras! The risk of exposure at the beach and not in restaurants and not in bars and not in stores has been medically stated to be low thankfully! Especially with heat, which by the way is suggested for putting your face masks in the sun to "sanitize" them. The virus loses stability when it is warmer and our medical community supports this. We are not in danger of flooding our hospitals at this point and hopefully will not be. We as a city cannot have a one size fits all mentality. Our businesses and economy and mental health is suffering. The cure must not be worse than the disease. Please consider Keeping all beaches open and opening all parking possibly limiting the car traffic and the parking in the lots. The city could use the money! Please open Balboa Island boardwalk it is not safe for our community to be walking in the alleys and in the streets And the narrow sidewalks. There are walkers, joggers, parents pushing strollers and bike riders all going in different directions with the car traffic. it is not safe. The city has done a good job with signage and suggesting social distancing and stay in our neighborhoods signage, the rest is overreach, we should keep the signs going and keep public service announcements And keep a positive message of helping each other and supporting each other. Please note that we understand these are hard times and there are many ways to support what is decided as the correct path however the constitution is NOT suspended in times of crisis. David Rovsek Balboa Island Resident 30+ Years King Kong Production Vehicles www.kingkongtrailers.com #setlife www.setliferentals.com O 323-462-6646 C 213-359-1000 If anything looks funny blame Siri 32 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:35 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our beaches open!! From: Marena Padden <marenalpadden@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:12 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our beaches open!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please read this article. https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/494034-the data are in stop the panic and end the total isolation# 39 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach - Do Not Close Ocean & Ability to Walk on Sand for Locals - Close Down Beach Parking, Beach Loitering, and Beach Paths From: Ashley McKinley <ashmckinleyl9@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:01 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach - Do Not Close Ocean & Ability to Walk on Sand for Locals - Close Down Beach Parking, Beach Loitering, and Beach Paths [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Morning, It it my understanding the Newport Beach City Council is having a meeting today to discuss the closing of the beaches for the next 3 weekends. I agree that this past weekend was crazy with beach goers and loungers, however most of these people were from out of town, making it hard for any locals to enjoy the beach while social distancing. I believe all parking and loitering should be closed. I think surfing, working out/walking, should be allowed. I am from Newport Beach and want to protect it from any problems and Covid19 as much as possible. I believe other beaches are now opening slowly with these standards, and think Newport should not shut down completely, however stop loitering, beach parking, and beach paths closed. Please consider allowing surfing and walking along beach for locals. We appreciate anything you can do, while keeping us all safe. Thank you, Ashley McKinley 44 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:34 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Public comment - today's special city council meeting -----Original Message ----- From: O'Hara Mail <5oharas@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:03 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Public comment - today's special city council meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Honorable Mayor and Distinguished Council Members: I would like to publicly affirm my support for safely keeping our beaches open on weekends. Your decision to limit parking and close the boardwalk should be maintained (for now) to help limit the crowds. Please continue to inform your decision making with data and science, and please continue to promote personal responsibility. Thank you for your service and thoughtful leadership, especially during these trying times. Sincerely, Catherine O'Hara Lido Isle resident 42 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: The beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Annoying Ranter <striderstade@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:48 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: The beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi I'm a local Newport Beach resident and heard there might be a vote to shut down the beaches here in Newport Beach, I'm writing this in the hopes that you consider keeping the beaches open for extra curricular activities, and preferably surfing. To me, I just can't see why you would close the beaches entirely to the local residents, all because of the swarm of people who came who aren't local. Thank you for taking the time to read this,Q§ 48 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:30 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the Beaches Open From: Michael Dean <ActorMD@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:49 AM To: KevinmuIdoon@newportbeachca.gov; jeffherdman@newportbeachca.gov; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; Michael Dean <actormd@hotmail.com> Subject: Keep the Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Greetings I would like to urge you to do the right thing and keep the beaches open. The OC is doing ten times better than LA. Better than IE or SD. Despite arguments on both sides and the fact that doctors do not even agree, exercise and sunshine (Vitamin D) are two components of a healthy immune system, which is exactly what everyone needs. People that congregate are doing so largely with family and friends. Taking away our best resource, based on unproven speculation would be a travesty. Don't rain on the parade. Thank You, Michael Dean Concerned Citizen 57 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:30 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open!! -----Original Message ----- From: Mac Posey <mac.posey@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:50 AM Cc: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches OpenH [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Longtime resident - born at Hoag my office is on Monrovia. Live in eastside CM now. Beach was empty last night - no need to close it. If you must take action close it to non activities on the weekends only. We need our beaches!! Sent from my iPhone 56 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:32 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Chris Gabriel <chrisgabriel99@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:55 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, Please keep the beaches open on the weekends to allow surfing and other recreation. As a resident of the peninsula, surfing has been vital to my mental health during this pandemic. I understand the need to restrict access somewhat to ensure social distancing but please keep the oceans open for residents. Thank you very much for your consideration! Chris Gabriel 204 40th St, Newport Beach CA 92663 55 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:32 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: In response to beach closure From: Dakota Rader <dakota@riseupforyou.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:56 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: In response to beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I was informed this was the place to send responses and thoughts about the potential beach closure vote tomorrow. As a near resident of the Pier, and an avid surfer, I am for following San Diego's model for active recreation at the beach only. I would also like to take responsibility, and Proxy the votes for the surfers who don't have the resources to email you their thoughts on the matter. Personally, I know 17 daily surfers whose lives would alter dramatically if the beach closed indefinitely to active recreation. As a person who lives in an apartment with no yard, closing the beach from surfing would make getting out of the house for activity extremely minimal, and a great challenge. Please consider the health and well being of your residents whom live and die by the ocean. I say this with full awareness and understanding of the Pandemic at hand, and CDC guidelines. Social Distancing is inevitable when out in the water. It is a safer activity than picking up bread and milk from the store. Surf is not recreation to us, it's our way of life. Sincerely, Dakota Blaze Rader Newport Beach Chamber Of Commerce Member and Ambassador Dakota Rader, Director of Business Development Co -Founder of Next Generation Rise 54 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't shut the beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Antonio Yorba <avyorba1954@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:43 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Antonio and Lori Yorba <tlyorba@gci.net>; Daniel Yorba <danielyorba@yahoo.com>; Antonio Yorba <antonio.yorba@gmail.com> Subject: Don't shut the beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This link is the latest from CDC. The evidence is clear that there is little risk from Covid19 to those in their primary employment years. We are saddling them with crushing debt by preventing them from working, and then closing off family oriented venues for recreation like our beaches. The Overwhelming evidence is that only older, retired persons such as myself have any meaningful risk from the virus. Please do not close the beaches. Crowd control is a very real issue in terms of traffic and other aspects of life at the beach- as it always is. We deal with this every summer. Please do not take away a simple pleasure like a family day at the beach. Sincerely, Antonio Yorba Newport Beach peninsula homeowner. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covidl9/index.htm Sent from my iPad 64 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open From: Greg Miner <gregminerll@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:43 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning, I hope that the city council will seriously consider the local residents and community before closing down the beaches for us to enjoy. If you must close the beach, PLEASE keep it open for recreational activities. I understand the concern but if we keep it open for walking, running, swimming, surfing and bodysurfing then by no means will non locals from other communities feel comfortable infiltrating our beaches. I know your hearts are in the right place but do the right thing by our local citizens. Be well. Greg Miner Sent from Mail for Windows 10 63 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach access From: Nicholas Takahashi <njtakahash i@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:46 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern I know there's a vote tonight and as a resident on the peninsula I wanted to reach out and ask that we Do NOT have full closure of the beaches but limit it to activity. Or even in a perfect world issue parking passes to residents and close all parking to people to mitigate them coming to town. Thank you for your consideration Nick Takahashi 310 Rialto Newport Beach. Nick Takahashi NJTakahashi@gmail.com 62 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:56 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Newport beaches open From: Ryan Conk <rsconk@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:03 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Newport beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I like many other surfers in Orange County request that the city keep beaches open for active recreational activities only. Surfing, walking, jogging. No sunbathing, loitering, and just hanging around. Please hear our humble plea. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:56 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: NEWPRT BEACH - DO NOT CLOSE -beach loitering o.k. to close From: Sharon Adams <sadams@phelandevco.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:00 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: NEWPRT BEACH - DO NOT CLOSE -beach loitering o.k. to close [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Perhaps do what Balboa Island did and have the residence park their cars on the streets, take away parking if possible. Flatting the curve does not take away the virus, it is required to take the burden off hospital care. The mental health the beach provides to many is a strong reason for it being left open. Tough position for all of you when news media captures all that is done wrong, so much more is being done right. Let's focus on what we want and not what we don't want. Good luck! Sharon Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:56 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep The Beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: Jaxon Kelly <jaxonkellyl3@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:59 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep The Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council, My name is Jaxon Kelly and I am a student at OCC and a lifelong resident of Newport Beach. I'm writing to ask that you vote to keep the beaches open. Having access to the warm sand and cool water has been one of my saving graces during this difficult time. Without the ability to see my friends and take normal classes, the beach feels like one of the only constants I have left. I run on the sand in the morning from Huntington Beach Pier to our own, and then in the afternoon I meet my cousin and surf six feet away from him. I've seen the effort that everyone is making to keep to themselves while sitting on the sand. Towels and beach chairs are spread out and those walking by five large breadths to keep each other at a safe distance. The majority of us who love the ocean and beach for all her beauty are doing what we can to ensure we don't lose her privilege. Thank you, Jaxon Kelly Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:29 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Melinda Choi <melindachoi@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:41 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, Our family lives at the end of the Balboa Peninsula. We are surfers, runners, walkers, cyclists, and paddle boarders. Being able to spend time outside, at this unprecedented time, has been health to our bodies and our minds. The beach in particular provides an escape and respite from the worries of this world. So it's understandable to me that people want to travel to the beach to enjoy the same things I'm privileged to experience each day. It doesn't upset me. The beach belongs to all of us, not just those of us who live here. The problem seems to be the fact that many other cities have shut their beaches down. Additionally, in Newport and CDM board walks and grass areas are closed. As a result, more people are riding bikes on the streets, making me curious how many people will die from being hit by cars? And why shut the grass areas? Because families might have a picnic and watch the sunset? How dare they. I believe you are all doing the very best you can with a very difficult situation. I'm also certain you're trying to be reasonable. We need to continue to be vigilant to halt the spread of this virus for the next few weeks. But consider this ... people who aren't going to be careful won't suddenly become careful because you close the beaches. They won't stay home. They will likely spread whatever they're carrying wherever they go, and nothing you do will change that. But the majority of the population will suffer. Statistically more people will die from the lack of exercise, stress of finances, and desperation of isolation than from Covid... by 10 fold. If you do decide to close the beaches, please consider doing so only on the weekends! I see the crowds first hand, each day, and I assure you the weekends are the only time it's crazy. Thank you for your service to our community! Praying for wisdom and health for you all! Melinda Choi Sent from my iPhone 67 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:03 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Back off -----Original Message ----- From: Janet Cornell <janetcornell@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:32 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Back off [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Enough with the tyranny. JC Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping our beaches open From: HALOWOOD <halowood@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:16 AM To: Kevin muldoon@newportbeachca.gov; jeff herd man@newportbeachca.gov; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping our beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Since the beginning of time, it's been proven that being outside in general, let alone in the sun, boosts the immune system. Furthermore, since the beginning of this political lab -made "flu," it's been PROVEN that it cannot survive outside or in heat. In fact, it dies within one second. Being at the beach, there is NOTHING for it to stick tol 11 And being "six feet" apart is also pointless because A: It can't travel that far to begin with, it also does not live longer than "one second" in the sun or heat and B: If we're at the beach, we're not that close to people we don't already know anyways. We go by ourselves or with our friends/ family who we're close to already, at the beach or not. And with this said, please open the golf courses and/ or anything and everything that is outdoors for the exact same reason(s) addressed above. Halo Bontly P: 949.274.1740 18 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:59 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: jordybarrymore7@gmail.com <iordybarrymore7@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:09 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, my name is Jordy barrymore. I'd like to petition for not closing our Newport Beach beaches. These are tough times, however they'd be a lot tougher if we were not allowed to surf, run, swim. It's our lifestyle. When someone is surfing or running or swimming there is always a safe distance between people, don't believe it would be fair to restrict something that is safe and keeps the people's spirits up. I understand setting up camp on the beach is a risk for covid 19. So I understand if that were not allowed. But please let us surf. Ihanks, J 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:59 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures -----Original Message ----- From: sofiamancini1002@gmail.com <sofiamancini1002@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:09 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning, My name is Sofia Mancini and I live in the Newport Shores community. Since the quarantine began I have made an effort to walk across the street to the beach every day. What I have seen is a tremendous amount of respect from the local community for our beaches as well as each other's safety. No group was ever within 20ft of each other, respecting the social distancing guidelines outlined to us. Furthermore the surfers also maintained healthy distances so everyone can enjoy the ocean while staying healthy. In these unprecedented times I consider myself incredibly fortunate to live in a location that allows me to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I believe keeping the beaches open while continuing the Parking lot closures allows the people who respect the beach and each other to continue to enjoy one of the best features of our city. Thank you, Sofia Mancini Sent from my iPhone 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:58 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Michael Shaw <mashaw92@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:07 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not completely close down the beach and at least leave it open for active recreation. I have lived in Newport my whole life and the beach is my happy place. I appreciate how city council members have approached our current situation this far and was also outraged by the amount of people crowding our beaches this past weekend. I fully support the beaches being closed for sunbathing but please allow me to surf and run on the beach or else I'm going to go insane! -Michael Shaw 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure -----Original Message ----- From: PJ Wendler <pjisawesome6@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:26 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. With all due respect to this unprecedented time, me and the entire surf community would like a beach closure of all non active recreation along the beach. This includes, people sunbathing, loitering, or playing spike ball. When people play spike ball they are closer than 6 ft at basically all times and they are touching the same ball. Please keep our beaches open for active recreation. Thank you for your time. - PJ Wendler Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:05 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Newport Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Sandy Nichols <sandy@raneng.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:47 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe End this insanity. Oh my gosh. 39 people died from corona virus. So we all have to stay home, while our shops are shuttered and people are going bankrupt. How many more people are drinking and doing more drugs while idle. Not only that, but you have no right to order people off the sidewalks and beaches. This is America and we have our Constitution to protect us from the government. I am 81 years old and am appalled at how little respect you have for our intelligence. Children should be in school. Parents can keep them home if they are so scared, but those who wish to send them to school can. This fear the government has put into people is irrational at best. This narcissism in NB has led to snitches and smears against people who want to get on with their lives and that of their families. I am watching for your action and will vote accordingly in November. Mother's Day is very important and I think people will celebrate it, with or without your approval. Sandy Nichols 519 Iris Ave Corona Del Mar Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep Our Beaches Open From: Jake Janz <jakejanzl@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:19 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep Our Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Council, I want to commend all of you for managing our City through these uncertain times. Today our freedoms loom on your shoulders and Newport Beach residents are counting on you to stand strong and vote to secure our local liberties by keeping our beaches OPEN. I know many of you, and respect your leadership in our community. I trust that today you will navigate with sound judgement. Please vote to support freedom and mental health over fear and pressure from a failing narrative. With respect and sincere gratitude, Jake Janz Newport Beach Resident Jake Janz Real Estate Professional 949.542.0607 iianz(o)arborrealestate.com DRE# 02113323 arborrealestate_com 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Newport's beaches open to locals -----Original Message ----- From: Anna Scandalos <annascandalos@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:19 AM To: Kevinmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov; jeffherdman@newportbeachca.gov; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Newport's beaches open to locals [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, I'm a homeowner in Newport Beach. When my mother and I aren't working at our restaurant, we walk our dogs at our beaches and lately that's been the only source of normal we've had. Please consider limiting access to local residents by checking identification and turning away cars not registered here. It's only fair the homeowners who invest in our city get preferential access to our beaches. For your respectful consideration Anna Scandalos 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:00 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: No Don't Close the Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Chris MacBeth <cmacbeth@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:19 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: No Don't Close the Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close the beach. We need our outdoor lifestyle to get through this. Thanks, Chris MacBeth 1857 Bayport Way Newport Beach Ca. 92660 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:01 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: Amy Hill <kadarza@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:20 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe I have been a resident of Newport Beach for 18 years and my husband for 30 years. We have two boys who attend Newport EI. We love the beach which is why we live here. It's important for our kids to be able to play on the beach (which we consider our backyard) especially during this time when they have no other options of safe outdoor exercise. It saddens us to see so many people coming to our beach and not respecting social distancing. Last Saturday I heard on channel 5 news that the beach was only open for those who kept moving. No chairs, towels, or coming to hang out. I witnessed several police vehicles riding up and down the beach, not doing anything about the crowds. What is the point of beach limitations if they aren't enforced? Many people were also hanging out late at night roaming the streets and beaches drinking and who knows what else. Since bars are closed they have nowhere to go, they are coming here. Solution? Close more parking lots, give out temporary parking passes to only those who live or work on the peninsula and any car that doesn't have a pass gets a ticket, only allow residents/workers onto the peninsula, hire the unemployed to patrol the beaches and give them the authority to give out tickets, close the beach..maybe. Whatever is decided, something must be done. I beg of you however, to at least allow the residents to have beach access. It is not fair to us. This is our neighborhood. We aren't going to other people neighborhoods to hang out and it is unfair that are coming to ours in a time of shelter in place, putting us in danger. The governor says it is good to get of the house to get fresh air and exercise, in our own neighborhoods. So please do something to keep people out of our neighborhood. They bring their trash and germs, and are disrespectful for those who live here. Sincerely, Amy Hill Sent from my iPhone 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 202011:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches open...... From: Doug Steele <wavesandwine@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:34 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beaches open...... [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep our beaches open for recreation. It is critical for mental health and provides hope and reduces FEAR to all of Orange County that normality is coming soon I I I Active recreation is so needed!! Regards, Doug 949.441.9563 wavesandwine(cagmail com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the Beach open From: Bentley Callaway <bentley@akraplastics.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:36 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the Beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep the beaches open to the locals. Don't let the tourists who don't follow directions to stay away. Check ID's. R. Bentley Callaway Akra Plastic Products O 909.930.1999 C 714.329.2389 Sent from my mobile communications device. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:04 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures -----Original Message ----- From: Jim Stratton <jaimest@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:36 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. According to researchers a vaccine for Covid-19 is still 6 to 12 months away. There is simply no way the general public can stay quarantined in their homes until a vaccine is developed. Already you are seeing signs of revolt as people find ways to get out and protest. Closing the beaches is overkill and will only accelerate this revolution of people wanting to make life decisions for themselves. Those of us who want to avoid exposure can simply continue to safe distance and practice common sense measures and still, on occasion, visit the beach when it is safe to do so. Jim Stratton Newport Beach 714-756-0535 Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:05 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Zander Hoppen <zanderhoppen@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:42 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep them open for surfing and waking Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:05 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures From: Andy McCormick <anmccorm@calpoly.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:43 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Andy McCormick and I am a surfer from orange county. With your upcoming vote regarding closing Newport beach I think it is beneficial to keep city beaches open for recreational use like surfing, jogging, and swimming, etc. but no loitering, picnicking, etc. on the beach. This way, we can still enjoy our wonderful beaches while staying safe. Sincerely, Andrew McCormick Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:14 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please we urge you to flatten curve -----Original Message ----- From: Renee Gibson Milch <rgibson@ecomm.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:02 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please we urge you to flatten curve [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please close entrances to Peninsula on weekends to non-residents! This is a doable compromise to closing beaches! 14 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:14 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Temporary Weekend Beach Closure From: Zach Kadletz <zkadletz90@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:03 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Temporary Weekend Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi City of Newport Beach: As a Newport Beach resident, I request that the beaches remain open to active recreation only; this includes walking, jogging, swimming, and surfing only. No loitering, no sun bathing, no umbrellas or tents, no coolers or food. I also encourage you to keep the beach parking lots, boardwalk and piers closed This past weekend, I was disappointed to see tens of thousands of beach goers disobeying social distancing orders. Nearly every person on the beach was within close proximity, hugging, high-fiving and not wearing a mask. It's unfortunate to think last week's situation could cause a sever spike in OC COVID-19 cases. Zach 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:15 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Keep the Beaches Open for Recreation From: shalto dascher <shalto4@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:03 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Keep the Beaches Open for Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I would like to formally ask that the council keeps the Newport beaches open for recreation. As the community is highly oriented around beach activities, the beach closure will condense even more crowds onto the surround streets in order for the community to maintain physical activity. With an open beach there is more room for physical activity, so the active population will be more spread out. With that said, I do agree that lounging and static activities on the beach should be regulated for the time being. The crowds this past weekend were uncontrollable and the majority of the crowd was simply sitting on the beach (most were less than 6ft apart). Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Shalto Dascher - Newport Beach Resident 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:15 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Balboa peninsula closures/special meeting 4/28/20 -----Original Message ----- From: Brian Ouzounian <brian.oci@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:05 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Nancy Arrache <n_arrache@hotmail.com> Subject: Balboa peninsula closures/special meeting 4/28/20 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Dear Mayor and City Council Members: > I am writing again just to weigh in with my recommendation concerning the actions you will attempt to make on Tuesday night. I certainly see the wisdom of both closing and leaving open our beaches so that we who live here can enjoy them yet be protected with the best practical option. > I have come to the conclusion that, although challenging, it would be best to limit the visitors going onto the Peninsula versus closing the beach entirely. It appears to be the best balance for residents and their children and also for mitigation of the virus. The vast open space affords peninsula residents a large open space for mental relief, the benefits of which I know you are all very much aware of. You all have a tough decision to make. > Best wishes for a successful outcome. > Brian Ouzounian 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:16 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the Beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Bob Daniel <realinvestorl@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:07 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the Beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City council, I urge each of you to vote this afternoon to keep the Beaches open. And to open up the parking lots, city parks and boating facilities. Doing this will take courage and every council member who votes to open up the city will be remembered on election day. Those who vote to keep citizens away from their right to beach access and restrict their constitutional rights will clearly have no future in any elected office. This critical vote will be remembered at election time I thank you all for your support on this critical issue regardless of what the Gov. thinks... Remember that most of orange County didn't vote for Gov. Newsom. Best Regards, Bob Daniel Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:16 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Parking Permits -----Original Message ----- From: Alte Promotions <altepromotions @gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:10 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Parking Permits [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We are in need of parking permits at peninsula point. Please don't close the beach. I run with my dog every morning. It is the safest place vs the sidewalks- you can't social distance from homeowner patios and the streets are not safe. Newport Island has permits. For the summer of Covid 19 permits are the best solution in my opinion. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure From: Heather Morgan <heather@outsourceucc.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:12 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, As a resident of Newport Beach with two teenage sons I feel that the beaches need to stay open. Allowing them to be able to surf after completing their school work has given my boys a sense of ease and reassurance during these unsettling times. They have been very mindful of social distancing and staying away from others both in the water and on their way to the beach. I think it would be a detriment to closes the beaches at this time. I hope that you take this into consideration today when making your decision. Thanks, Heather Morgan President Outsource Utility Contractor Corp. 714.238.9263 p : 714.238.9279 f Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: ACTIVE RECREATION From: Max Hall <max.ha11530@gmaii.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:13 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: ACTIVE RECREATION [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello. I am a Newport beach resident, and I am emailing today to request to keep beaches open for active recreational activities such as surfing, running, walking ONLY. NO loitering or sunbathing. Active activities are good for the community, and won't hinder efforts to social distance. Thank you for your time and consideration.- -Max Hall Max Hall 530 386 0268 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Jack Hogan <jack.t.hogan@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:16 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I'd be supportive of re -opening the beach. I feel like I can social distance myself when I go surfing or ride my bike on the boardwalk. If other people can't figure out how to social distance, that's their problem. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: DO NOT CLOSE OUR BEACHES, RATHER..... From: Hugh Lewis <hughwlewis@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:18 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: DO NOT CLOSE OUR BEACHES, RATHER..... [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Rather than just close our beaches, please consider following San Clemente's new model of preventing loitering on the beach. Only allow active recreation like walking, jogging and surfing. Thank you for your consideration. Hugh Lewis 120 Via Genoa Newport Beach, CA 92663 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don't close the beaches !! -----Original Message ----- From: Greg Thompson <greg24thompson@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:19 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don't close the beaches !! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close the beaches for exercises activities, maybe adopt how Hawaii has handled the situation, keep surfing/ running / cycling available but not big groups of more than 4 on the beach Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:20 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: DO NOT CLOSE OUR BEACHES!!! Please!!! From: brandon moscos Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:20:02 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: DO NOT CLOSE OUR BEACHES!!! Please!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE DO NOT BOW DOWN TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM! The numbers and data do not lie. I have been surfing in Newport for 20 years and it's my source of meditation during all this hysteria. Please consider the numbers. Look at the data and make a conscious decision based on science alone. This Covid virus is not even as deadly as Influenza each year. We have been on lockdown for over a month, the numbers of cases have dropped drastically. It's time to re open our state and cities to small business. ITS TIME TO GET ON WITH OUR LIVES. PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE ROADS OR BEACHES, people need to have some sort of normalcy and I haven't heard of any way to contract any virus while swimming in the ocean. MAKE DECISIONS BASED ON WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT, that's why we elect our council members, to represent the general population and our voice needs to be a heard. NEWSOM HAS ANTERIOR AGENDA AND ITS NOT TO BENEFIT THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF CALIFORNIANS!!!! PLEASE KEEP OPEN SPACES OPEN Thank you for all your service to the community. Brandon moscos Nicks Auto Service Irvine CA Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:13 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Council Meeting Today - Newport Beach Potential Closure From: Joe Adams <joeshuadams@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:59 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Council Meeting Today - Newport Beach Potential Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. U I am a resident of the Newport Peninsula. The impact of many people traveling to the beach has been overwhelming - especially with so many people parking/unloading people for a beach day in front of my house. We certainly signed up for this when moving here, but with all of the mystery this virus holds, the crowds in our backyard are quite intimidating for myself and my family. Active recreation at the beach is an escape for my family. We have maintained our social distancing and self -isolated to our home with the exception of exercising, running, walking the dog, and surfing at the beach. It would be great to close the beaches to the public with the exception of active recreation - similar to San Diego's new initiative. Thank you! Joe Adams 19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:11 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: From: Avery Tamblyn <averylynntamblyn@outlook.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:55 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a current resident in Newport Beach, I work two jobs and help the economy out in Newport Beach. I have a family and a husband and a kid that goes to school in Newport Beach. We oppose the closing of Newport Beach. We believe that with the exception that ocean activities stay available to its residents. That means no sunbathing and no grouping up on the beaches but swimming surfing bodyboarding And I'll exercise activities off the sand should be allowed for residence. If you can post those rules and have the police officers drive on the beach like they normally do every day, we should not have a problem. Please help the citizens of Newport Beach stay active but also with social distancing. Sincerely, Avery Tamblyn Get Outlook for iOS 25 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:11 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our beaches open for excercise. From: James Giordano <jamesdominicgiordano@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:56 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our beaches open for excercise. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, Please allow beach access for exercise and ocean activities. The problem does not lie with the people moving from one place to another or surfing/fishing/swimming. The problem is letting people sit on the beach. Hawaii has done a great job in giving tickets/warnings to people who sit on the beach, but still letting people go on beach runs, walks, surf, or fish. Large groups sitting still are the problem, not the people just trying to get out of the house and in the water for an hour or two. Thank you for listening! James Giordano (908) 783-4149 Costa Mesa, CA @gqgio 24 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:02 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Surf Community -----Original Message ----- From: tom cozad <newportsurfshots@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:00 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: tomcozad@yahoo.com Subject: Newport Surf Community [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I'm a 51 year resident of Newport, and for the past 17 years I'd like to think I've made a difference by representing the Newport surf community via my previous 13 year long website, Newportsurfshots.com, and starting the 1000 member, Newport Surf Council. Your local surf community via the letter writing campaign I initiated as well as the attempt to get Rod Sudbeck on your Ad Ho committee, has done everything we can to let you know where we stand on the beach closure issue. On a side note, I do not believe OC Instanews speaks for us. I want to thank you for all your hard work over the years related to local surfing issues. And today with all the eyes on you, I wish you the best of luck. Tom Cozad 126 1/2 33rd st NB, CA 949-533-8436 Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures - 12 year old opinion -----Original Message ----- From: Sarah Donovan <sarahbyrnes@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:02 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures - 12 year old opinion [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close the beaches it is the only thing which has been keeping me active, going to the beach is the only way of connecting with my friends. Without the beach I would have nothing to do and it would be really boring. Max Donovan Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches open From: Maxx Hickey <maxxsscool@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:04 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Surfing in Newport beach is special to our home if we can close al the beaches to outsiders like places inland. like Santa Cruz we can do something similar to them if your not in a 3.5 mile radius of Newport Beach or not in biking distance to surf then don't come to Newport or will be ticketed Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:07 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Laurie Hermann <laurie@reddotmedia.co> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:06 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep the beaches open. Sunshine is good for us. The death toll is extremely low (on par with the flu) and we have been locked down for long enough. Cheers, Laurie Hermann RedDot I RedDot Linkedin I RedDot Facebook Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:37 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Leave Our Beaches OPEN!!!! From: Judy Klein <jjbklein@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:35 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Jeff Klein <jeffscottklein@gmail.com> Subject: Leave Our Beaches OPEN!!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep the Newport Beaches open. It is safer to be outside! Help us keep our health and sanity! And please reopen our city on FRIDAY!!!! Sincerely, Judy Davis -Klein Eastbluff 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches Open Only for Active Recreation From: Bradley Margol <bwmargol@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:39 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches Open Only for Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, Please consider keeping the beaches open for recreation activity such as running, biking, swimming, and surfing. I agree that is not responsible to congregate at the beach in large groups, but access to the beach for exercise and physical activity is an important component to staying healthy both physically and mentally for many Newport Beach residents. Please consider limiting access by temporarily banning coolers, umbrellas, beach chairs, which will help limit social congregating at the beaches while still keeping the beach open for exercise and physical activity. Thank you for your consideration. Bradley Margol 415 Harding Street Newport Beach CA 92661 14 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:41 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: 4/28 Special Council Meeting Comments From: David Brantley Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:41:05 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: 4/28 Special Council Meeting Comments [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Honorable Mayor and City Council, please do not shut down our beaches. As other jurisdictions are beginning to open up their beaches, the demand for beach visits to NB by other city residents will go down. I believe we as a City should support take the position of supporting reduction of threat or so called "flattening the curve" which has happened through practicing social distancing and hand washing. Complete elimination of any COVID cases is unrealistic and should not guide our decision-making. Closing the beaches would be an overly extreme measure consistent with a response beyond the always intended level of reducing the impact of COVID. I encourage you to encourage other communities to open the their beaches to spread the demand out, and to continue to encourage social distancing. If you nevertheless wish to further reduce beach visitation, then please focus efforts on softer approaches such as further restricting parking opportunities within walking distance of the beach. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. David Brantley 30 year resident Sent from my iPhone 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:42 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep surfing open From: Beth Marshall <bthmrshll@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:40 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep surfing open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I recently lost my job and have been staying home per guidelines. I have been avidly searching and applying for jobs. My only relief is to be able to surf for an hour or so during the day which helps keep my sane. Please do not close surfing for those of us trying to stay healthy and positive during all of the government shut downs. The stay-at-home orders were originally designed to build capacity in the hospitals and now it seems like it is to go on until there is a vaccine, proven therapy, or complete avoidance of a second wave. This is causing way more harm than good. There needs to be re- opening, there needs to be some signs of hope. At the very least keep surfing open) l H We should not have to be afraid of a $1000 fine for walking across the sand to the ocean. Sincerely, Beth Marshall 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:42 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don't close the beach! -----Original Message ----- From: Rema <remaruizmdr@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:41 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don't close the beach! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The citizens need the beach open for mental and emotional stability during these trying times. We vehemently oppose the closure. It's in everyone's best interest to establish realistic rules for enforcing social distancing while at the beach. Or allowing the beaches to be open to locals only for the next few weeks. Creating a system by last name when people can go to the beach. Create a reservation ticket system for a reservation on a spot at the beach for people to be able to access the beach on a specific date. Or other creative solutions that don't require the closure. Best regards, Rema Ruiz 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:46 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beaches open From: Debra Garfinkle <debralgarfinkle@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I live in Newport Beach and believe the beaches should be open so that people will not feel so trapped. Going outside for fresh air is good for our physical and mental health. Regards, Debra Garfinkle Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:47 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: From: 8057954259@pm.sprint.com <8057954259@pm.sprint.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sent from my mobile. As a mom of three in Newport it's important for me to share that most of us in Newport and Costa Mesa do not have air conditioning and our community pools are all closed. The beach is our only place to go cool off when it's hot. This is why we love in this area. The solution is not us closing down the beaches but for LA / San Diego and Laguna to open their beaches so all their residents stop flooding our beaches. It is frustrating to hear La's Mayor congratulating them for not going to the beach when all of LA is in Newport at our beaches. 8 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:49 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping Surfing local From: Tague Hurley <taguehurley@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:46 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping Surfing local [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I have been informed that you will be meeting to discuss beach closures. As a long time resident of Newport Beach, and a surfer, I wish to speak for the surfers who are practicing social distancing. Surfers inherently practice social distancing. Most of the time I am surfing by myself, and I rarely even speak to another surfer in the water. I understand if you choose to close the beaches because large crowds are gathering. But please keep the ocean open. Outdoor ocean exercise is our religion and the key to maintaining our health. Another option to consider to avoid crowds is limiting parking at the beaches to Newport Beach residents. There are many options to explore before closing the ocean. Thank you, Tague Hurley Solagua Blog 2 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:49 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Alfred Lopez <alfretless@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:48 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello dear Council, Please Don't Close the Beaches in OC thanks . Alfredo Lopez Bassist/ Educator Los Angeles, USA Phone: +1714-398-7520 www.aIfredolopezmusic.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:30 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures From: Coby Peterson <coby@markofoam.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a Newport Beach resident that lives on the peninsula it has been very nice to have the beaches open. It has been a great escape for exercising, surfing and just simply getting a good dose of Vitamin D to stay healthy. I ask you to please not shutdown the Newport Beaches but rather close the parking lots to deter people from coming from LA and surrounding areas. If closing streets on the peninsula is an option to non-residents that would also be a huge help. Thank you for your consideration. WE'VE MOVEDM Coby Peterson Business Development & Marketing Marko Foam Products, Inc. 7441 Vincent Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (949) 903 2629 markofoamblanks.com markofoam.com form ulafunboards.com 5 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:31 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: We Love Our Beaches!! From: Natalie Milloy <natalie.milloy@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:30 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: We Love Our Beaches!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Council, I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing out of my concern for the special council meeting scheduled for this afternoon. More specifically, the closure of our local beaches. Our beaches have provided myself and my 3 young children one of the few reprieves available during this quarantine. With the loss of school, work and income, fear of what is to come, we always know we can get to the water for some mental refueling. We have been respectful of others space with distancing and will continue to do so. Please consider keeping this priceless privilege open to local residents. Thank you for your time and understanding! Natalie Milloy Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:32 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures. -----Original Message ----- From: John Brockmeier <john.brockmeier@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:30 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Beach closures. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. > Hello, my family and I own a home in Newport shores and have read that you are considering shutting beaches for 3 weeks. While I understand the reason and support social distancing, if this step must be taken, please allow active uses: surfing, jagging, walking etc. > The homes at the beach have little to no yard, and these activities allow social distancing while ensuring that people will not congregate and allow further infections. > Thank you for your time and service, > John A. Brockmeier, Esq. > BROCKMEIER LAW GROUP 3 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:25 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Closure of Beaches From: Alex Da Re <alexdare93@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Closure of Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern, My name is Alex Da Re and I am writing to the Newport Beach City Council today as a concerned resident. I have been fortunate enough to call Newport Beach home since March of 2018 when my work brought me to Orange County from San Diego. Being a resident of the greater Southern California region for my entire life, I greatly enjoy the beach and love to spend time there. I have recently learned that the City Council will be taking a vote later today regarding closure of the beaches due to massive crowds this last weekend. I would like to request the city keep the beaches open but only allow active recreation- walking, swimming, jogging and surfing. Unfortunately I do not have any kind of outdoor space in my home here- I know many residents are in a similar position. While I and those who live with me have remained indoors and followed those rules about social distancing and sheltering in place, we do occasionally need to get out for some fresh air and the beach has been our escape. Whether it be going for a surf or a walk, this is our way to get outside but also still keep our distance from others. Allowing for active recreation will allow us to get much needed fresh air and keep our distance when it counts most. In closing, I would like to request that the beaches remain open only for active recreation. At the very least, any alternative to total beach closure would be greatly appreciated by those who call this place home. Thank you Best regards, Alex Da Re Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:26 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Beach closure From: janet fraser Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:22:18 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; Dept - City Council Cc: Janet Fraser Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, I am vehemently opposed to closing our beaches. Especially because this decision is coming from lies that the media was complicit in putting on the national news. The main photo they showed was a stock picture from a past holiday weekend. If you look below you'll see pictures posted on Patch that portray the way our beaches actually were. There is absolutely no way there were 40,000 people here. Then below that you see the HB photos and post from HBPD thanking everyone for their cooperation. What I find disturbing is the media didn't do those same aerial photos of our beaches. Why? Because if they had the narrative would not go along with what someone/some group from Newport wanted to portray. I'm on the Nextdoor App and a good number of residents are unhinged in their anger about beaches being open. They actually were pushing neighbors to take their cars out of their garages and park on the streets to block people from parking. That's not illegal however it shows their nasty attitudes. I'm asking that you do not close our beautiful beaches. I'm also asking you open up the boardwalk so people are not on the skinny sidewalks and alleys. And while I'm at it it's time to begin to open our businesses just like many other states are doing. Why can we go to grocery stores and hardware stores safely and not into small businesses? Newport Beach has only had a total of 91 cases of COVID even with visitors coming here. Hoag Hospital has 8 COVID patients currently. The rest of the hospital is like a ghost town. They've had to lay off many people. It's time to open our community not make decisions to close it down further. Our civil rights have been taken away right before our eyes. You are our leaders. Are you going to fight to preserve our liberties or are you going to be complicit in denying them? Respectively, Janet Fraser Villa Point Newport Beach, CA NnAuffed Events . 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There are hourly social distancing renihie urt from the loud speaker on the pier; arid ave also have pubFc -.vorks for any crowd related issues ,.with barriers and signage that needs to be put into place if needed. Despite v.,hat's being rep•: rted, itie rrajr}rity of our beach goers are comply=naj to social distancing, 4 ® 'i'L'.O-ULIF JeromeASF Minecraft - Flaying AS WOLVERINE In Crazycraft ! lerorneASF � � f W4 _. .j s .,�, ., Qty n• L '1 L - Di %- rite a comment... IMI Thanks! Janet Fraser r �l ci; 1. -. wr Huntington Beach Police- Cepartmem Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:28 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't Close The Beach -----Original Message ----- From: Chase Nelson <chasemaverick44@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:26 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't Close The Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Greetings, I am an avid surfer and would like to request that Newport be treated the same way as San Diego beaches so that only loitering is not allowed. Please let us surf! Sincerely, Chase Nelson Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:10 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beaches open for surfing/skimboarding From: Zachary Fielder <zacharyfielder@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:09 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open for surfing/skimboarding [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We love you guys for taking this seriously. Please don't deprive us of our necessary exercise and only means of sunshine. The beach goers from out of town congregating on the sand is the issue, not the people in the water surfing or skimboarding in balboa. Thank you! Sent from my Whone Mulvev, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:16 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Special Meeting-Covid19 Beach Closure Consideration From: Ruth Kobayashi Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:15:31 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Special Meeting-Covid19 Beach Closure Consideration [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It is with great sadness that I must encourage the City Council to vote to limit access to our beaches to non-residents, at least for Fridays through Sundays for the time being. My motivation for this is to limit exposure of Covid19 to our residents but also to remove the possibility of our crowded beaches becoming a reason for the Governor to delay the re- opening of our State. We need to look at the big picture ... we desperately need our businesses to open. We became the poster child for crowds with few masks and little social distancing, with thousands crammed into parking spots on our neighborhood streets... just the evidence that some could use to keep the state closed for a longer period of time. We can't take that risk. As a conservative who's DNA is supportive of personal responsibility, and not supportive of government over reach, I must almost go against my ideological tendencies when I ask you to vote to restrict access to our beaches and our communities to those who hope to come here for recreation. We must prioritize our own residents and those who travel here for essential businesses or family commitments only. Thank you for your dedication to Newport Beach. Ruth Digital Enthusiast Sent from my iPad Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:18 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Ocean Closure City Council Meeting From: Lexie Johnson <jlexie9@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:17 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Ocean Closure City Council Meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, My name is Lexie Johnson. I am a current resident in Newport Beach, specifically on Balboa Island, and have been for the past thirteen years. I am also currently a surfer, and have worked for the city of Newport Beach as a surf instructor at Endless Sun Surf School for about 4-5 years during the summers. The reason for the message is because I have been notified that there will be a vote held tomorrow for whether or not the city should participate in ocean closure due to the Coronavirus. As a surfer, especially during this time, surfing has been an activity for me that has brought me peace and overall health/fitness. It helps me to mentally focus on my workload as a college student, while still providing social distancing in the water. If the city of Newport Beach were to pursue ocean closure, then all the surfers would migrate to Huntington Beach, which would causes even bigger crowds and an even more increased threat of possible spread of the virus. With that said, I can understand the closure of beaches since this past weekend was insanely crowded with both residents and tourists alike. But asides from beach closures, it does not make sense to close the ocean since it is purely used as an recreational activity, just as if people were to go on daily walks or jogs outside of their homes in their neighborhood. I hope that you take the time to consider this message in regards to the council meeting that will be conducted tomorrow. If you would like any more feedback or have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Best Regards, Lexie Johnson ', Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:21 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Nolann Blokdyk <nolannl9@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beaches openH They are the best part of living in NB and provide us a respite to the stay-at-home orders. There is plenty of space to stay 6ft apart and get some mental health sunshine and fresh air. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:22 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure From: Jake Todd <jtodd@mlml.calstate.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi City Council, Regarding tonight's beach closure, I think it would be wise if the beaches were semi -closed. I think they should be open to surfing and activities, but sitting around and not moving should not be allowed. A couple beaches in the Monterey Area have been doing this as well. Walking, running, surfing, etc is allowed but hanging out and lounging on the beach is not. I think this would be wise as it would help keep the social distancing and help stop the spread of the virus. I also think the boardwalk should be opened. I was down in Balboa last weekend at my family's house and I saw many people riding their bikes on the street. I think the boardwalk should be opened in order to keep the bikers safe. Thanks, Jake Todd Mulvey, Jennifer From: Jacobs, Carol Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:50 PM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: Beaches For Council Carol Jacobs I Assistant City Manager I City of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center Drive I Newport Beach, CA 192660 cjacobs@newportbeachca.gov I Phone: (949) 644-3313 1 Fax: (949) 644-3020 -----Original Message ----- From: ross alpine <rosstera@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:42 PM To: Jacobs, Carol <cjacobs@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Do not close the beach. The solution is for LA county to open their beaches. I live in Corona and do not plan on going to the beach but others should have that right. The sun and heat kills the virus and being out side in fresh air is healthy. Closing the beach is wrong. Thank you Ross Alpine 1 4 Diane Harkey Assign Conversation Iv Don't close the beach ... get other cities and counties to open their parks and pools ... does COVID-19 survive in chlorine and sunshine? I don't know but I truly hope someone can answer this question... Council to Consider Temporary Beach Closure... You can register your email address and have this... I seank4 Please close the roads to the peninsula to avoid these huge crowds we experienced this last weekend, I live on 25th st with my family and it was really bad Please dont close the bch to us locals Please close the roads Balboa n newport blvd Thanks yj for listening Dont close the bch we all have to to keep in mind the shutdown was to flatten the curve not to completely shut down our economy Teddy Quick Caruso 'k Assign Conversation v PLEASE PLEASE don't close the beaches. Social distancing was being used. Pictures distort actuality. God Gave The Beaches and the Sunlight to us. Let His Light Shine on us. Please. We need His Beaches OPEN. Aftk Shae McKenzie Assign Conversation -V — - i 0.4 : P i',rl All the beaches in the city of Newport beach should be open only to residents of the city of Newport beach only!! and proof of residence ID and drivers license that shows proof of address and living in the city of Newport beach!!! and anyone else who isn't a resident should be ticketed and Fined and sent home isRobert Williams Assign Conversation v- Keep the beach open for exercise, surfing, walking, jogging, swimming etc. No stationary sunbathing ,keep moving and keep your distance Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:53 AM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Anthony < watchman.onthewall@ymail.com > for the following page: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/38160/2720 There's no good reason to close beaches to residents in the surrounding area. Just close all excess parking areas and restrict bus access to the peninsula. Let residents enjoy what they've pay in taxes, to enjoy. The city and state has NOT suspended property taxes, so don't suspend citizens' right to enjoy the beach. I am a believer in social distancing, and this virus is serious. But a whopping 36% of CV deaths are from nursing homes in CA. Focus your attention on Nursing homes, and let people live their lives. If you don't, there is a tipping point in which citizens will rebel against all restrictions. That tipping point is SOON. Consider. 1 Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:47 PM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Marjorie Fleming < wmfleming@sbcglobal.net > for the following page: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/38160/2720 We live 2 houses off Ocean Blvd and love our neighborhood and the beach. While we understand the need for control, we have observed on a daily basis that since the fencing and signs have gone up, their main impact has been to force people closer together and into the streets. Additionally, although it seemed like a good idea to have one-way sidewalks, visitors and even some residents ignore them. It might have been wiser to allow individual freedom to self -distance. We appreciate the fact that we can walk on the beach every day and although we hate to limit everyone's ability to enjoy it, we highly recommend blocking off the streets to visitors for the next 3 weekends. Part of the issue seems to be that the beach cities do not have a unified policy, so those cities like Newport Beach, that understand how healthy and constructive it is to have access, especially now, have been negatively impacted by those cities that closed all parks and beaches. Please do not close our beaches. We all need them, especially the "elderly", for our mental and physical health and well-being! Thank you for listening! Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 4:19 PM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Rodica lova < Rodicaiovatm@yahoo.com > for the following page: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/38160/2720 Please, keep the beach OPEN. Open the businesses as well. Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:35 AM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Susan Gilbert < kchsal@aol.com > for the following page: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/38160/ Hello. I am a Newport Beach resident who is NOT in favor of closing our beaches. Am fine with boardwalk and parking lot closures. Walked on Sunday afternoon from 30th to 56th Street and although there were lots of people, the majority were practicing social distancing. How about putting lifeguards in the stands to remind people to keep their distance, when required? Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 9:39 AM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Beverly Wilson <janiwilson@bbrewerlaw.com > for the following page: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i/view You should not close our beaches but rather keep them open and open other business. The tragic health affect on all at this point is far worse than the coronavirus itself. We are all responsible for hand washing and social distancing and we need to get back to work and play. You are stunting the growth of our children and oppressing your citizens. Do the right thing not the politically demanded thing which is tanking our economy and depriving us of our freedoms. Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 5:09 PM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Molly Koops < mollykoops@aol.com > for the following page: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/city-council Dear Committee Members: Just wanted to say a big Thank You for keeping your beaches open. This is such a trying time right now due to the virus outbreak, but the children and families need to be out and able to enjoy the beaches and the water ... Thank you so much for keeping the beaches open and giving our children a chance to enjoy life during these trying times. Sincerely, Molly Koops Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 5:00 PM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Judith Connell < connell@aol.com > for the following page: httPs://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i/contact The beach pictures from the weekend show government failing. Please take action. Lorraine Raymond... trAssign Conversation v Please forward that to your city council. The media sure did a greatjob choosing the photo that is zoomed in on an area with an angle and 4 visible lifeguard stations. As you can see the situation has been grossly misrepresented Qf- haley-buller If you're going to keep the damn beaches open, at least open the public Restroom s! I saw THREE different people PEEING in the alleyways yesterday. So so gross! As a resident I am embarrassed to say i live here. Either close everything or don't! It's not rocket science, Newport SIG Beach! :Jws e. Lrx13-a In Szrl.-Ir EXd v r�i Gx<�. G,—g V man vs. what really happened Please forward that to your city council. The media sure did a greatjob choosing the photo that is zoomed in on an area with an angle and 4 visible lifeguard stations. As you can see the situation has been grossly misrepresented Qf- haley-buller If you're going to keep the damn beaches open, at least open the public Restroom s! I saw THREE different people PEEING in the alleyways yesterday. So so gross! As a resident I am embarrassed to say i live here. Either close everything or don't! It's not rocket science, Newport SIG Beach! Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 12:17 PM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from merideth cann < merideth_wichman@hotmail.com > for the following pa e: g https://www.newportbeachca.gov/how-do-i/find/disaster-preparedness-information/disease-outbreak/-fsiteid-1 I appreciate the update on "exercise and social distancing allowed at beaches." i agree with keeping boardwalk etc -close. I appreciate the signage in our shores neighborhood askingp g parking and residential. however, everyday people come people to stay home and that we are welcome people exercising, coming by bike orpog n d but that does with a not look like the scenariunch of people and o. down to beach. I jogging. gg g� We have very little parking and it is a weekday. I am afraid tomorrow will be really difficult. i sometimes park behind my garage i have no choice. if we could put up a sign that says "nonresidents or people going to beach and parking will be towed" it might add more deterence. You do have a city code stated. i realize no way to inforce, but maybe would make people think k twice. thank you for your consideration! Merideth - 334 Walnut Street, nb I Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:43 AM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from SAra Abraham < escapeartist55@aol.com > for the following page: https://www. newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/38160/2720 (1) Either open the parking lots along with the beaches or close the beaches, the parking lots and access to the Pen insS55KVuIa. The traffic and parking problems are overwhelming (2). Start giving tickets again for streets weepi n g days. Cars are parking and not moving for weeks adding to dirty streets and limiting parking. Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:14 AM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Lisa Hallaian < Ichallaian@aol.com > for the following page: https://www.newportbeachca-gov/Home/Components/News/News/38160/ Please do not close the Harbor here in Newport Beach. Why penalize our community for others actions?? Franceschini, Melanie From: City of Newport Beach Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:32 PM To: City of NB Questions Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from Murphy McCann < mmgarb@outlook.com > for the following page: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/38160/ Do not shut down access to private boats, marinas, boat yards, or private boating. Doing so would pose harm to peoples' boats, because not running them causes damage. Boats need constant maintenance. Furthermore, marinas don't have large condensed groups at them. Large commercial passenger boats should be handled similarly to A better alternative to shutting down boardwalks is to encourage people to use other walkways and alleys. There are many people walking around town these days regardless of the City's policies, and confining the public space that they are allowed to traverse potentially increases contact between people. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:29 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure at Wedge, M Street and Beyond Attachments: 20200423_133912 jpg From: Kerry Kinkade <kerrykinkade@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:27 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure at Wedge, M Street and Beyond [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom it may Concern: As I understand it now the local Council is having a meeting to consider full closures in the Balboa Peninsula over the next three weekends with closure to Peninsula access. If I may point out things to consider "We don't have a playbook for this .." BC NBLG With that being said I encourage you to re-evaluate the sections of child fence (2) that block off access to M Street beach access. As we know, the longer stretch of fence that runs down to the sand and is parallel with the M Street sidewalk is to the left hand side of the actual sidewalk and blocks off the M Street BEACH access. I have seen numerous people step over ( see attach ) or go around the TWO sections of fence that run across the sidewalk, or perpendicular, to the sidewalk. I have also seen upset neighbors come over, huffing and puffing, to pull up said sections of fence. The reality is, these sections need to come down. They have and continue to cause more problems than good. By removing the small sections that run perpendicular, you keep M closure but keep access as people are funneling down to L in larger numbers. This is very counterintuitive but understandable given, " there is no playbook on this .." Let's not allow an adjacent city, Laguna Beach, and one resident ( Surfline Webcam Holder) make the beach no longer accessible to the free citizens of this great country. The numbers are growing everyday that realize this is NOT ABOUT A VIRUS. If you continue going down the route of more closures and more restrictions YOU WILL ONLY HAVE MORE PROTESTS. MORE DISSENSION AND ALL OF YOU SHALL BE REMOVED FROM YOUR POSITIONS IN COUNCIL. The attorney general of the United States has said to go after Cities and States that defy personal rights and freedoms, thus are ANTI -Constitutional. I am doing just that. It is wrong and also UNCONSTITUTIONAL to deny access to public beaches. I challenge all aspects of any kind of closures and I can back up any so -called consideration of a " Covid Crisis" to illustrate that the ONLY crisis here is Stringent local and state governments getting more restrictive and stripping away the rights and freedoms of American Citizens. Kerry Kinkade American US Constitution Mulvey, Jennifer From: O'Neill, William Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:07 PM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open Will O'Neill Mayor of Newport Beach Visit www.newportbeachca.gov/covidl9 <http://www.newportbeachca.gov/covidl9> to see our City's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please sign up for City updates. On 4/28/20, 12:05 PM, "H Louise Kistner" <louisekistner@me.com> wrote: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor, Thank you for standing up for common sense by letting the people have free access to beaches and parks - thereby being a beacon of light in a dark state where panic & paranoia reigns rather than science & logic. The beach is where we all can get the fresh air and Vitamin D that is so crucial in staying well. Closing them is nothing less than draconian and government overreach. Furthermore, we need to open up Newport Beach NOW. We cannot see our entire community crumble based on false models and predictions. We have less than 50 deaths the last 2 months in all of Orange county from Covid and that DOES NOT warrant our entire county to be shut down. Thank you again for standing up for what's right! Kind regards Louise Kistner Mulvey, Jennifer From: Dixon, Diane Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:54 AM To: Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open!! For full council thanks Diane B. Dixon Council Member District 1 949.287.9211 -----Original Message ----- From: H Louise Kistner <louisekistner@me.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:50 AM To: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council member Dixon, Thank you for standing up for common sense by letting the people have free access to beaches and parks - thereby being a beacon of light in a dark state where hysteria reigns through a completely incompetent and illogical Governor. As a result, people here will become more resilient & healthy and hopefully those who blindly trusted the Governor and his minions will think again comes November 3. Furthermore, we need to open up Newport Beach NOW. We cannot see our entire community crumble based on false models and predictions. We have less than 50 deaths the last 2 months in all of Orange county from Covid and that DOES NOT warrant our entire county to be shut down. Thank you again for standing up for what's right! Kind regards Louise Kistner Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: CONSIDER THE NUMBERS IF THIS IS ABOUT A VIRUS -- BEACH CLOSURES From: Kerry Kinkade <kerrykinkade@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:58 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy <J Brenner@ newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: CONSIDER THE NUMBERS IF THIS IS ABOUT A VIRUS -- BEACH CLOSURES [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. EVERYONE IS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY AND NO ONE IS GETTING SICK all of our local hospitals are at very low capacity & numbers for the virus & the so called "peak" has come & gone OC is doing GREAT vs CV -19 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:02 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Proposed Closing of Beaches From: Trevor Kavanaugh <trevor.kavanaugh@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:00 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Proposed Closing of Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To who it may concern, I am writing this in response to the proposal to shutdown public beaches in Newport Beach, CA. I would like to begin this by stating that my opinion is impartial. Despite the fact that I surf everyday, I will be out of town during the proposed beach closings, so they will not affect me at all. However, I believe the logical flaws of this proposal need to be brought to attention, and they are as follows: Last weekend, Newport Beach was criticized heavily in the media for the amount of people that were occupying the beach during COVID-19. This is why this proposal is being discussed, but closing the beaches in Newport will do nothing but pass this problem on to another city. Is that the kind of government that we have? One that would rather save face than do what is right for the people? I really hope not, but maybe I am wrong. The very reason that Newport and Huntington were so crowded over the weekend is because of the closures everywhere else (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Clemente, etc). What happens when you close all the beaches except for a few? Everyone who wants to go to the beach will end up crowding the few beaches that are still open. Now that San Clemente beaches just reopened, and Dana Point beaches are still open, what do you think will happen when Newport Beach closes it's beaches? The amount of people at those other beaches will grow by multiples. Is that what is best for promoting "social distancing"? The answer is no, it is not. Now, the question remains: "what if we close all beaches down the whole coast?". Sure, this idea might make a little more sense than closing all but a few, but it still has flaws of the same capacity. If we think of beaches in a more general sense as recreational environments, then we can apply the same logic that I just demonstrated to all recreational environments. Example: if all the beaches closed, more people will go to ABC to do XYZ. Whether that is mountain biking, or hanging out at parks, or having house parties... this kind of reaction is inevitable. In conclusion, people are going to socialize regardless of what remains open and what doesn't. The more recreational environments we close down in attempts to keep the people separated, the more people will be forced to crowd up in the same places. Alternatively, the more recreational environments we keep open, the more space people have to separate and distance themselves from others. Keeping the beaches open is what is best for the people. Thank you for your time and consideration, Trevor Kavanaugh Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:53 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't close the beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Blake Bauer <rowingbauer@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 12:53 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't close the beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:17 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Open or Close? From: Corona del Mar Residents Assn Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:17:11 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: 'Peggie Parrott' Subject: RE: Open or Close? [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thanks for your comments Peggie. However, if you intended these to go to city council, you will have to send them from your email address. Please send to CityClerk@newportbeachca.gov. Be sure to include name and residential address or zip code when you do. Thank you. Corona del Mar Residents Association PO Box 1 500 1 Corona del Mar, CA 92625 1 VM/Text 949.478.2454 Cd_m__ra_org I F_acebook @Cd MRA I Instagram & Twitter @CdMRA92625 Corona del Mar Residents Assn (Cd MRA) is a 501(c)(3) public charity (ID #83-0928052). Donations to CdMRA are tax-deductible to the extent the law allows. From: Peggie Parrott [mailto:peggieparrott@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 2:10 PM To: Corona del Mar Residents Assn. <Info@cdmra.org> Subject: Re: Open or Close? I was at the CdM beach Sunday and yes it was crowded but families were respectful and stayed a good distance from others. It was great to see families out enjoying their time instead of cooped up in a home. With tensions high and fear about this virus it is important to be able to release some of that tension in the fresh air enjoying the day. Peggie Parrott Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:58 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Closeing Beaches From: linda tuttle <linda.tuttle10@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:58 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Closeing Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. You can't choose who can visit and not visit your Beaches this is wrong .Most are public Beaches and we all pay taxes to be able to use them it sounds a little Prejudiced to me. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:57 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches Open #MybodyMyChoice -----Original Message ----- From: Yvette Morales <ymagdaleno@csu.fullerton.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:54 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches Open #MybodyMyChoice [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The beaches belong to everyone. You are basing these closures on misinterpreted data!! You are manipulating data to meet your need, and that's not how statistics work! You read the data, and county wide death rates are less than .001% ! Disease of the heart is the number one killer in CA, every year almost 300,000 Californians DIE from a disease of the heart, and coincidentally that is a co -morbidity of Wuhan Coronavirus; however, there is no shortage of fast food locations open, and much easier access to the heart clogging foods STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to be delivered at our homes! These beaches are public land, payed to be maintained by private citizens. The data shows we are safer outside!! The data shows fabric masks are unsafe!! The data shows that people can read. Please do the right thing and open the beaches! #MyBodyMyChoice Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:21 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: accessibility of the beachs From: dakota mungall <dakotamungall@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:20 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: accessibility of the beachs [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am voting to keep the beaches open in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. With rising tempteratures we will see everyone from inland in need of access to a beach. In that case we should enforce social distancing on the beach. if we are together but separate than there shouldnt be a problem. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:19 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Vote:keep the beach open for exercise and surfing. Promote social distancing. From: Brandon Elderkin <brandonelderkinl8@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:16 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; Olive Smith <olivesurfsmith@gmail.com>; laurie elderkin <selderki@yahoo.com> Subject: Vote:keep the beach open for exercise and surfing. Promote social distancing. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello I am here to vote to keep newport and Huntington beach open for surfing, running and other exercise. I do not agree that people should be aloud to sit around on the beach, tan or hang out in groups without social distancing. Just because people are doing this without consideration of others does not mean that you should take our beach away from us who are following the rules and only exercising or surfing. Mulvev, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:19 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: WHY IS CDM VILLAGE AREA IGNORED IN THIS POLICE PRESENTATION [status quo maintained] AND OVERALL PLAN TO PRECLUDE INUNDATION OF VISITORS From: witchrapp@aol.com <witchrapp@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:18 PM To: Brenner, Joy <J Brenner@ newportbeachca.gov> Cc: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: WHY IS CDM VILLAGE AREA IGNORED IN THIS POLICE PRESENTATION [status quo maintained] AND OVERALL PLAN TO PRECLUDE INUNDATION OF VISITORS [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Joy — I may not be able to call in to your meeting today but have a comment and question which I hope can be addressed. I have written the Council several times as you know but CDM seems to get worse and worse. People do not stay home because Ocean Blvd is in in itself an unlimited parking lot for visitors. The Mayor stated residents need to have outdoor open space for mental health. I agree. Those of us who live in the Flower Streets have had our open spaces taken away and what is left seems to be protected for the use of non- residents. I do not know any neighbor who go towards the Bluff and Beach area at all on weekends or sunny days because it is packed with people not staying at home and driving to our neighborhood. Why is this allowed ? Why not close Ocean Blvd it down for peds only (like Los Angeles and other cities have done in many instances.) Ocean Blvd. is essentially a parking lot for the Bluff and CDM beach. The severe one way (sidewalk) restrictions simply make this area even more stressful for residents and there is too much outside traffic to walk safely or even ride a bike in the street. The current situation just invites people to the neighborhoods precluding its use by residents. There is no possibility of physical distancing under the current situation on Ocean, so again the only choice for the residents to stay safe is to stay home. So the goal of the Mayor in keeping outdoor space for residents is not met for residents in this part of the city. It would be good to have this issue fully discussed by Council today. Most of us feel if parking in CDM not further limited to residents here in CDM you may as well open the beach parking so at least you get all these people off Ocean and out of the residential streets. ( being sarcastic of course but it is very frustrating here being locked in our homes with nowhere to go unless we drive out of the neighborhood). On past discussions with city staff trying to monitor and manage Ocean Blvd they tell us to complain to Council and City Manager to get this changed; they are also not happy with what is going on. I do not like to see our city staff put in harms way just because we are trying to accommodate people not minding the stay at home order. People who come in to our neighborhoods right now do not care about our city or our residents; this weekend I observed people tearing down city posted social distancing signs ... you will find no more signs up in Bayside park. I appreciate the Council having this special meeting and trying to come up with solutions to these problems. Hopefully this results in some returning of our neighborhood to residents. That would be nice indeed. Janet Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:19 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Comment phone number is blocked From: Grant Younglove Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:19:08 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Comment phone number is blocked [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I'm watching the televised meeting and want to comment that sidewalk baricades need sand bags to hold the cones in place. Pedestrians keep moving the cones which allows sidewalk passage. Thanks, Grant Younglove Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail on Android Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:16 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-02: Beach Closure: No From: Thomas E Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:15:23 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-02: Beach Closure: No [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council Members, Please do not adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-02 to close City beaches. The measure is unnecessary, unscientific, draconian, and counterproductive. There is no evidence of significant transmission of the COVID-19 virus in open outdoor areas such as beaches and park fields, and significant evidence that such transmission is extremely rare -- less than one incident per thousand. (See, e.g., https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.04.20053058vl; see also https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/494348-new-studv-finds-few-cases-of-outdoor-transmission-of- coronavirus-in-china.) This past weekend, I observed more than adequate distance between parties at the beach to comply with state -recommended social distancing guidelines. Governor Newsom, in his somewhat churlish lecture to our City, may have been influenced by misleading media reports and images that distorted the density of people on the beach. As a former City lifeguard, I know what a dense beach crowd is. What we saw this past weekend, wasn't it. I have confidence in the ability of my former colleagues at the Lifeguard Operations Division, and the Police Department, to remind people who need reminding to maintain distance. This is not simply a case of "people wanting to go to the beach." Much more is at stake here. With virtually all other states -- except ours -- either beginning to loosen lockdown restrictions (which achieved their original purpose of preventing overstress of medical facilities by a far greater margin than was necessary), or setting specific timelines for re -opening, the fact that California's politicians have us frozen in indefinite, unsustainable lockdown is thrown into sharp relief. If we cannot open even to activities where there is no evidence of any substantively elevated risk, how can we ever expect to make harder calls? An oversimplified, reductive narrative of "stay at home" and "shelter in place" is sending the false message that Californians are "safe at home" (they are not -- a household is one of the most potent environments for infection), or that there are invisible clouds of virus swirling literally everywhere, such that venturing out of hiding risks certain death. We need to distinguish between sensible precautions, and "taking counsel of our fears." We need to recognize the distinction between high-risk environments like bars and crowded parties that science confirms are dangerous, versus circumstances where there is no evidence of significant disease spread. Americans have a finite reservoir of obedience. But pointless rules erode our respect for rational ones. If we want to keep sensible counter -infection measures in place -- and we do -- it would be foolish to risk "quarantine fatigue" by increasing overbearing restrictions, with no evidence -backed benefit, at the same time other states are taking a more evidence -driven approach and opening what they safely can. Leaders need to lead. I expect my representatives to carefully consider the best available evidence, and restrict our liberty to the absolute minimum required to accomplish compelling public needs. A wholesale beach closure does not meet that test. I urge you to reject Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-20. If, nevertheless, you believe some restriction is necessary, I suggest you "go back to the drawing board" to see what more carefully targeted measures (like a closure during mid-day hours, which would exclude most out- of-town visitors) could be identified. Very truly yours, Thomas Eastmond 503 Avenida Campana, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:53 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep Balboa Island boardwalk and beaches open From: Sophie Kubichek <sophie_lefe@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:34 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep Balboa Island boardwalk and beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please be mindful of your Newport Beach resident's mental and physical well-being and need for walking on safe boardwalks (not sidewalks and alley ways) and reopen the Balboa Island boardwalk, the peninsula boardwalk and keep the beaches open for residents. It is our right to be able to do so safely and using our own common sense. Squeezing every one into alley ways is unsafe. Please reopen open the Balboa Island boardwalk and keep beaches open for our residents who do so safely. Sophie Kubichek 1614 Dorothy Lane Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:51 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don't close the Newport beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Blake Pender <blakependerl@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don't close the Newport beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close the Newport beaches. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:51 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches open From: Jessica Mansour <jessimansour@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am a Costa Mesa resident and frequent the beaches here in Newport and HB. Beaches are good for us mentally, physically, socially, and medically. 1. Please keep the beaches open 2. Please request Orange County to release the stay-at-home order. 3. Please request other OC cities to open up parks, trails and other outdoor activiites 4. Please open up parking and restrooms at the beaches Thank you for all that you do! Best regards, --Jessica Mansour (949) 274-1353 1 JessiMansour@gmail.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:44 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep our Beaches open!!! From: Matthew J Viers / VMHAIRCARE <dimodahairproducts@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:07 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep our Beaches open!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The beach is our only place to exercise and relax. Along with the boardwalk. We have been forced to run on the street and put our lives in danger. The death rate based on numbers is .03 in California stop imposing new restrictions. Fucking Communist bastards!! The pictures the Register posted is fake also 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open please -----Original Message ----- From: Christina Kern <chrissykern@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a mother of four children and teens I beg you to keep the beaches open for Newport Beach residents! We live at 26 Seabluff, Newport Beach, Ca 92660 and we bought our home this in Newport Beach this January at a hefty 4 million price tag so that we could be close to the beautiful beaches of Newport and our kids could swim, surf and sunbathe. It's all they have left to do and I beg of you to not close the beach. Maybe have a checkpoint going onto peninsula and at ferry for residents only but whatever you do please Don't shut the beach. Thank you! Q, Christina and Chris Morrell 14 Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:25 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: keep beaches open - only safe and equitable option etc. From: Heidi W.Jamison Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:24:18 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office Subject: keep beaches open - only safe and equitable option etc. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, As someone who was lucky enough to be born and raised in Corona del Mar, I remember being profoundly shaped by the beach. We had to drive there, not walk. It was different than hiking in the mountains, different than running in the park or backyard. It was freedom and unlimited horizons and water and it was salt air. It led to a love of and a respect of nature, a job as a national park ranger, and now I'm a supporter of environmental causes. It is something that should not betaken away from Californians who have done nothing wrong. Again, please keep beaches and parking lots open to spread people out. Do not succumb to the idea that the more you close, the safer we'll be, when it's in fact the opposite, as people are not going to stay in their houses and need places to go and exercise (walking around the block does not cut it for children's exercise, not to mention some neighborhoods don't have sidewalks or are unsafe in other ways). We now know that the virus does not do well in UV light, or in harsh conditions like salty water/sand. As for social distancing, the videos we saw over the weekend, people were spaced out! And further more, the safest place to be is outside as the virus does not last long outside in fresh air. (This is why outdoor hospitals had lower mortality rates than indoor hospitals in the last pandemic.) Mental health is equally (if not moreso) important and people have been shut down here since schools closed in mid- March. It's not good policy to only save the beaches for those in walking -distance as the beach is a public resource for all. If landscaping teamwork is deemed essential, than the beach is essential. It's actually safer than staying inside with recirculated air. It's safer than people crowding sidewalks and walking into the street. It's safer than sitting on the couch and becoming obese, and it's safer for my four kids than playing in the backyard with sticks. Kids need the multi -sensory experience of the beach, and it's a rare "developmental experience" that is actually low-cost/free, and is another reason why one should not close it to those most in need of those options! If you must feel like obeying the Governor (a whole different story- he is infringing on so many civil rights!) a compromise would be keeping the beach open for walking/running and movement, not sitting and partying (alcohol is already banned right?). In order to space out, keep the parking lots open with every other parking space closed. Please do not fall prey to fear and social pressure from the governor and others. We should be focusing on science and data and the latest science shows that one can not transmit the virus unless you are breathing on each other for 10-15 minutes in an enclosed space, or kissing. There are no cases of virus transmission on a beach or in a park by walking by someone. Fresh air vs air conditioned recirculated air. Additionally, scientists are showing that lockdowns don't work well and are actually counterproductive and lead to more death. See https://www.wsi.com/articles/do-lockdowns-save-many-lives-is-most-places-the-data-say-no-11587930911 19 and my brother in law (a health economist) talks about developing countries, but the same could be said for our country as people are skipping chemo, avoiding the ER, etc.: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/20/lockdown- developing-world-coronavirus- poverty/?utm campaign=wp todays headlines&utm medium=email&utm source= news letter&wpisrc=nI headlines Furthermore, our OC per capita mortality rate is very low. It's comparable to Montana, which is starting to reopen and allowing local school districts to reopen. It's lower than Denmark which is allowing schools to reopen with jungle gym time. We've flattened the curve, which we all thought was the goal! Now we need to focus on where a large number of deaths are happening: nursing homes. I was just at our pediatrician's Newport Beach office today and she said it will be 4 years until a decent vaccine and she advocates a return to schools ASAP. The very least you can do is keep public spaces open. We can not live our lives shut in our homes. Let's follow current science and common sense and good public policy. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Jamison 20 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closures From: Dave Armbruster <davearmbruster@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:59 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a home owner on the Peninsula Point, I would like access to the beach every day. I would suggest something along the lines of what Oceanside has offered. Thank you for listening. David Armbruster Family resident since 1929 FOR • Individual active exercising a Running / walking / swimming • Surfing/ paddling Kayaking CK�aOSED FOR - Sunbathing - Picnics /gatherings * Group exercising • Group games -, Standing / sitting around Recreational boating except kayaking The Pier & Amphitheater are closed to ensure distancing • The Strand is closed to vehicular traffic -- except for residents to access their property City of Oceanside www.doceanside.ca.us OCEANSIDE (760) 435-4500 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:59 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: Christian Somoya <bigcmusic007@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:56 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach city council, My name is Christian Somoya. I am a lifelong Newport Beach resident and an avid surfer. I am emailing the council on account of the recent suggestion to close the beaches for the next three weekends. While this is definitely a great idea to keep the Covid-19 virus away from the general population, it also greatly affects a population who has little to do with transmission of the Coronavirus- the surf community. From what I have observed in the lineups, people are taking social distancing fairly seriously. Surfers are hesitant to pack up near popular spots, with surfers like me choosing to surf different breaks in Newport in order to avoid transmission. At spots like Blackies, where everyone is surfing 9' longboards, social distancing is even more prevalent as people do not want to ding each other's boards. I believe that a good compromise to this issue would be to allow this idea of "active recreation", where only walking, jogging, swimming or surfing is allowed. This keeps families and large groups of people away from the beach while also not punishing those who have followed the rules in terms of social distancing and quarantining. Thank you all so much for what you have done and continue to do during this crises, and I trust you all will make the right decision for the entire population of Newport. And even if you choose to close the beaches for weekend, I will still continue to respect the work all of the council has done for the city of Newport. Thank you so much for your valuable time. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:58 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Push on! -----Original Message ----- From: Ashley Apple Smith <ashleyapplesmith@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:56 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Push on! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon, I am a mother of three young boys, we live on Lido Isle, and I am deeply concerned for their future. It is imperative that our community is allowed to get back to work. It is imperative that we have the right to go outside to our beaches. It is imperative that we are allowed to support our local retail stores and businesses. It is imperative that we are allowed to be FREE. Almost every person we know has been in complete compliance with the mask wearing, 6 -feet apart, stay-at-home orders. It is time for us to begin our road back to "normal." I encourage you to fight for our people, fight for our future people! Thank you thank you. Best, Ashley Smith and family Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:58 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closures From: Debbie Bradbury <dsbradbury@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:45 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not close street parking. Please do not close before 11am and after 5pm. The people who surf walk and families with children are not the ones at high risk. Keeping physicality active is what keeps us healthy. Thank you. Debbie Bradbury Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:57 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: No Beach Closure!!! -----Original Message ----- From: The Borggreve Family <331borg@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:44 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: No Beach Closure!!! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Please do not close the beach. Granted the beach was a little busier this weekend, I never once felt like people were not social distancing. I feel safer outside then I do at the grocery store. Without a yard, this is the only place that I can take my family, to get a little fresh air and be far enough away from other people. Thank you!!!! christa borggreve 949.836.6352 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:57 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches From: Jeffrey Klein <jeffscottklein@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep the Newport Beaches open. It is safer to be outside! Help us keep our health and sanity! And please reopen our city on FRIDAY!!!! Sincerely, Jeff Klein...Eastbluff resident Jeffrey S. Klein; Director 2549 Eastbluff Drive #484 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Ph: 949-500-5474 Fax: 949-209-0487 Skype: jeffscottklein LOARA/TRIAD trofiportal.com www.triadevco.com NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or taking any action in reliance of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and delete this file. 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:54 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach surfing From: Ayden Auer <aydenauer3@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:38 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach surfing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, Hi my names Ayden Auer. I live in Costa Mesa and am emailing to urge for the beaches stay open for active recreation such as surfing, jogging, walking, etc... Thank you. 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:09 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Here is the quiet beach 4/28 10:15AM. Keep the beaches open as a space where people can exercise. Please do not close our choice that allows distancing so well From: JEREMY BURNS <jeremybburns@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Here is the quiet beach 4/28 10:15AM. Keep the beaches open as a space where people can exercise. Please do not close our choice that allows distancing so well [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Download Attachment Available until May 28-2020 Click to Download I M G_0684. M OV 0 bytes Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:09 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: DON'T CLOSE THE BEACH From: Jamie Eijpen <jeijpen@waldorfschool.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: DON'T CLOSE THE BEACH [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close the beach it is a place where people can relax and get out of the normal swing of things. It's a natural place to get fresh air and surf. If there's anywhere to go to stay healthy its the beach. DON'T CLOSE Thank you Jamie Eijpen Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:06 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please restrict NB beaches to 10-5 pm From: Leslee Allen <lesleegallen@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please restrict NB beaches to 10-5 pm [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It is important that residents get exercise. Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:01 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Please From: Cathy Kinney Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:00:31 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office Subject: Please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a resident of the Peninsula Point and am asking you to not close the beaches. It is time to begin to open up our economy and go back to work. Thank you, Cathy Kinney Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:01 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: Tristan <tandjaley@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:02 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do not close the beach. Yes there were a lot of people but the groups were distancing them self. If you have to close the beaches on the weekend then open the boardwalk Monday through Friday Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:00 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep the beaches open and open the businesses From: Bill McCullough <BiIIM@pmllc.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:01 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep the beaches open and open the businesses [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Bill McCullough Bayshore Mac@pmllc.net "Truth has no hate except to those who hate Truth" http://Iinkedin.com/in/bill-mccullough-7964195 Please excuse the spelling sent from phonne! 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:13 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: PLEASE LEAVE THE BEACHES OPEN FOR RECREATION -----Original Message ----- From: tara ordoubadian <taraaa.ol2@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: PLEASE LEAVE THE BEACHES OPEN FOR RECREATION [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please leave the beaches open for recreation! Surfing is my passion and it is what is getting me through these tough times. Please keep the beaches open to jogging or walking or swimming or surfing! No need to sunbathe or sit around but I guarantee you that everyone doing a recreational activity is more than 6 feet apart. PLEASE! Sent from my !Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:12 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open -----Original Message ----- From: Jade Joyce <jadenjoyce06@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach should keep all beaches open for walking, swimming, and running because we have a right to be outside, viruses escape outdoors, and it is a nice way to get outside. sent from jade Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:12 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure- City of Newport Beach From: Brad Rawlins <BRawlins@leeirvine.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure- City of Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello NB Council If you do close the beach could you please close during hours of 10 am and 5 pm. This would give locals a chance to walk/enjoy beaches without adversely affecting parking and social distancing. Thanks for considering this alternative to closing entirely. Sincerely Brad Rawlins 2108 Yacht Mischief Newport Beach, Calif 92660 (949)701-0692 cell Sent from Mail for Windows 10 3 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:10 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Potential Beach Closures -----Original Message ----- From: jreidlin <jreidlin@uci.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:16 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Potential Beach Closures [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Council Members, I am writing this email to encourage you to vote to keep the beaches open for recreation. Recent high temperatures over the weekend saw large numbers of non-resident beach goers flock to our shores and this created a buzz with media and concern from our Governor. As a Newport Shores resident I also find the large crowds disturbing and am concerned about this potentially spreading the virus. However, I don't think closing the beaches entirely is the solution. Exercise and fresh air are crucial to our mental health during these challenging times. I would suggest that limiting beach use to recreation only (surfing, running, walking) and restricting beach lounging would be a more reasonable solution (similar to what some other counties have recently implemented). I am a research scientist at UCI and have a clear grasp of the biology of COVIDI9. To my knowledge the virus does not survive under UV light or in high salt conditions, the exact conditions present on our beaches and in the water. Therefore, the highest risk on our beaches is likely person to person contact that could be limited by decreasing people loitering on the beach. Please consider these thought when you decide how best to protect our health and mental well being during these challenging times. Thank you, Jack Jack Reidling Ph.D. Project Scientist Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders University of California, Irvine 4107 Gross Hall Irvine, CA 92697-4545 949-824-5692 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:10 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: beaches open for residents and owners From: Tom Armbruster <tarmbru@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: beaches open for residents and owners [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, please make sure the beaches remain open for residents and property owners. As it is, in the open air, with people generally respecting the 6' distancing except for household groups, I don't see what the problem is. —Tom Armbruster (1564 E. Ocean Blvd, Balboa) Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:14 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: keep beaches open - only safe and equitable option etc. From: Heidi W.Jamison <heidi iamison@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; City Clerk's Office <CityClerk@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: keep beaches open - only safe and equitable option etc. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, As someone who was lucky enough to be born and raised in Corona del Mar, I remember being profoundly shaped by the beach. We had to drive there, not walk. It was different than hiking in the mountains, different than running in the park or backyard. It was freedom and unlimited horizons and water and it was salt air. It led to a love of and a respect of nature, a job as a national park ranger, and now I'm a supporter of environmental causes. It is something that should not be taken away from Californians who have done nothing wrong. Again, please keep beaches and parking lots open to spread people out. Do not succumb to the idea that the more you close, the safer we'll be, when it's in fact the opposite, as people are not going to stay in their houses and need places to go and exercise (walking around the block does not cut it for children's exercise, not to mention some neighborhoods don't have sidewalks or are unsafe in other ways). We now know that the virus does not do well in UV light, or in harsh conditions like salty water/sand. As for social distancing, the videos we saw over the weekend, people were spaced out! And further more, the safest place to be is outside as the virus does not last long outside in fresh air. (This is why outdoor hospitals had lower mortality rates than indoor hospitals in the last pandemic.) Mental health is equally (if not moreso) important and people have been shut down here since schools closed in mid- March. It's not good policy to only save the beaches for those in walking -distance as the beach is a public resource for all. If landscaping team work is deemed essential, than the beach is essential. It's actually safer than staying inside with recirculated air. It's safer than people crowding sidewalks and walking into the street. It's safer than sitting on the couch and becoming obese, and it's safer for my four kids than playing in the backyard with sticks. Kids need the multi -sensory experience of the beach, and it's a rare "developmental experience" that is actually low-cost/free, and is another reason why one should not close it to those most in need of those options! If you must feel like obeying the Governor (a whole different story- he is infringing on so many civil rights!) a compromise would be keeping the beach open for walking/running and movement, not sitting and partying (alcohol is already banned right?). In order to space out, keep the parking lots open with every other parking space closed. Please do not fall prey to fear and social pressure from the governor and others. We should be focusing on science and data and the latest science shows that one can not transmit the virus unless you are breathing on each other for 10-15 minutes in an enclosed space, or kissing. There are no cases of virus transmission on a beach or in a park by walking by someone. Fresh air vs air conditioned recirculated air. Additionally, scientists are showing that lockdowns don't work well and are actually counterproductive and lead to more death. See https://www.wsi.com/articles/do-lockdowns-save-many-lives-is-most-places-the-data-say-no-11587930911 1 and my brother in law (a health economist) talks about developing countries, but the same could be said for our country as people are skipping chemo, avoiding the ER, etc.: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/20/lockdown- developing-world-coronavirus- poverty/?utm campaign=wp todays headlines&utm medium=email&utm source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl headlines Furthermore, our OC per capita mortality rate is very low. It's comparable to Montana, which is starting to reopen and allowing local school districts to reopen. It's lower than Denmark which is allowing schools to reopen with jungle gym time. We've flattened the curve, which we all thought was the goal! Now we need to focus on where a large number of deaths are happening: nursing homes. I was just at our pediatrician's Newport Beach office today and she said it will be 4 years until a decent vaccine and she advocates a return to schools ASAP. The very least you can do is keep public spaces open. We can not live our lives shut in our homes. Let's follow current science and common sense and good public policy. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Jamison Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:13 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep the beaches open and open the businesses -----Original Message ----- From: Julie Means <means4us@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep the beaches open and open the businesses [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council of Newport Beach, I strongly urge you to keep the beaches open in our beautiful city. They provide a wonderful place for people to exercise and take in the beauty of all that nature has to offer. This is incredibly important during this uncertain time of the Covid 19 pandemic. It is crucial to provide places where residents can exercise and spend time with their families in a healthy manner and to benefit their physical, social and emotional states of being while social distancing. I have walked down to Big Corona and along the beach nearly every day for the past two weeks and it has been a gift as I recover from hip replacement surgery. People that are there are exercising, small children are playing in the sunshine with their families and couples young, old and in-between are just enjoying time spent together in the fresh air. Swimmers are out getting their exercise and staying healthy, even in the fog this past weekend. I did not see any large groups breaking the social distancing rules. I am grateful to you for your efforts to keep most public beaches, parks and open spaces accessible for the mental and physical wellbeing of residents. I agree with the guidance of the State and County public health agencies, as well as the California Coastal Commission's admonition that "recreational beach and coastal access also play important roles in maintaining mental and emotional health, especially during times of stress." Our neighbor, Laguna Beach has higher rates of residents with the corona virus and their beaches are closed. Our other neighbor, Costa Mesa, does not have any beaches and they also have more residents with the virus. There are already so many other restrictions in place that it makes it difficult to exercise in other places. Newport Beach has been my home for most of the past 30 years. During that time, aside from a few health issues, I have been running and walking the streets of Newport Beach. I've never seen so many people on Ocean Boulevard as I have since this pandemic hit. We are being urged to stay in our own neighborhoods — well this is my neighborhood. The fencing on Ocean Boulevard on the sidewalks has made it more difficult to social distance from others. Previously we were able to walk on the grass and stay away from each other and have space to exercise. Now there are so many people in Ocean Boulevard that it makes it a challenge just to drive. I also urge you to open up the parking lots at the beaches. This provides needed revenue for our city and currently, people are leaving trash on the lawns of the residents that live in that area instead of utilizing the trash cans at the beach. Please also begin allowing businesses to open. Our economy cannot continue to stay closed when we all need to make money to pay for food, mortgages or rent, clothing and healthcare. Homeowners need an ability to make money to pay our property taxes so we can afford to live in this beautiful city and pay for the schools and infrastructure that support it. Thank you. Sincerely, Julie Means 544 Hazel Dr. Corona Del Mar 949-500-2406 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:15 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: our beaches From: Ryder Wade <ryder@wadeenterprises.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: our beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello city council my names Ryder Wade a local surfer to newport. I understand you are having a meeting tomorrow discussing the closure of the beach for the next three weekends. I'm asking that you keep the beaches only open for active recreation. My life revolves around surfing. It's my escape from everything and the only thing keeping my sane in times like these. Maintaining social distancing is key to combating the virus and I believe as surfers we are able to practice that. It's also very frustrating when I'm trying to get into the water I have to dodge people crowding the beaches who have no care for others. Thank you for listening and please think of me and all the surfers who need the ocean when coming to a decision. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:19 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach Closure From: Monique Moran <monique.moran7@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:41 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach Closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am writing in regards to the possible beach closure. I believe in making the safety of our citizens number 1. 1 also think that there can be ways to allow people to visit the beaches while still maintaining social distancing. We live on the peninsula, are working from home and don't have a backyard for our two younger daughters to play outside. Our street has had construction going on since February as well, so there are no other options to go to for fresh air. I hope that there are ways such as limiting even more parking, citing groups over a certain size or closing the beach on the weekends that could work to help us all stay safe and also be able to use the beach on occasion. Thank you, Monique Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:17 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport & CDM Aerial Survey 4.26.20. From: Max Johnson <maxhjohnson@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:32 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport & CDM Aerial Survey 4.26.20. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Newport Beach City Council, This past weekend a neighbor of mine and I shot some footage pertaining to the overwhelming amounts of visitors at our beaches. Although the footage we captured on Sunday failed to paint a picture of what Saturday was like (NOWHERE near the amount of people on Sunday), we still thought it would be helpful to show what it was like on Sunday. The dense and thick fog did not deter the thousands of visitors that came down to our beaches. In addition to the amazing weather we had for most of this past weekend, the ocean, harbor, and our beaches have recently been displaying the phenomenon known as bioluminescence. This has caused a great deal of visitors from all over multiple counties to come down to Newport. In District 1, the amount of heavy traffic has been constant throughout the night even up until the hours of 1 and 2AM. There was no parking on any of blocks on Ocean Blvd. in the early morning hours of Saturday. In order to best inform the Council Members who have not visited our beaches or do not live near any of our beaches, I believe that using drone footage can be a useful tool in capturing the current situation we are experiencing in areas such as Corona Del Mar and on the Peninsula. I also encourage our Council Members who have not been monitoring the situation at our beaches whether through visitation or driving by, to do so. My neighbor Tyler Gervasi who shot and captured the footage with me on Sunday owns and runs a local full service photography and videography business with an expertise in aerial media. Tyler's Company would be useful, helpful, and effective in capturing any footage of areas in the city experiencing larger crowds and a lack of social distancing. It is difficult for Council Members who have not visited one of our many crowded beaches to understand what has been going on. I am not in favor of completely shutting down our beaches especially because the beach is my backyard, but I would request that the beach closures permit "active recreation" so residents would still be able to surf or do other activities like run or walk, etc. I believe that if our City were to make it known that the beaches are closed between certain hours, it would help mitigate the amount of visitors we are receiving. It doesn't make a compelling argument that you understand what has been happening if you aren't visiting the beaches or do not live near one of our beaches. I know my community as well as most of my District (1) are grateful for Diane, Joy, and Jeff for constantly remaining visible in their duties as Council Members. Our community have constantly seen them or heard about them coming down to our community and in other districts so they can see what is going on. So a HUGE thank you to those of you who are doing your jobs! So, I would request that the beach closures permit "active recreation" and have limited hours of operation, so residents would still be able to surf or do other physical activities that are beneficial mentally and physically. Below are the Youtube and Dropbox links for the photos and video we shot on 4.26.20 for the aerial survey of Balboa Peninsula and Corona del Mar. We tried to make the most of the sub -par weather and lighting conditions, but if the Council does not vote to close down the beaches or limit the hours of visitation we should be able to capture more crowds the next time it will be a bright and sunny day. As I mentioned before, the dropbox contains the photos and video for downloading, and the YouTube link is best for viewing/streaming/sharing the video as it will playback in full resolution. Dropbox (photos and video for download) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vxhfellOy3nc9ge/AAC-HJdcPrLuTUMsK2OM OwMa?dl=0 Youtube (video for streaming) https://youtu.be/64CESIX82tM Thank you for your time. Have a great day! Sincerely, Max H. Johnson 25 Year Newport Beach Resident C: 949.330.3695 E: maxhiohnson@mac.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) named above. It may contain information that is protected, legally privileged, or confidential, and it may not be disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive such information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think you have received this e-mail message in error, please notify the sender immediately. Please also delete this email immediately and empty your deleted items folder, or take any steps necessary to ensure permanent deletion. Thank you. Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:23 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep the beach open From: Macon Brock <maconbrock@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:51 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep the beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As a local residence of Newport Beach I feel very strongly about keeping the beaches and all outdoor activities open and available for use. Please don't close our beaches and keep our parks open. Thank you. Macon Brock 1236 Somerset Lane Newport Beach CA 92660 Macon Brock Founder and Chief, Skout's Honor 949.407.6011 1949.278.9432 1 Macon@SkoutsHonor.com I www.skoutshonor.com 1 17801 Sky Park Circle Suite B, Irvine, CA ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:22 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Efi Roe Kozorovitsky <efiroe@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:48 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you Efi Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:22 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Special Meeting RE: considering temporary beach closures - keep it open! From: Susan Seaman <susan_ seaman @yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:46 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherd man@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy <J Brenner@ newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Special Meeting RE: considering temporary beach closures - keep it open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To: City Council Members; I am a resident of Newport Beach for over 30 years. There are photos circulating on social media that are not from this weekend or don't even look like Newport Beaches. (Just click on original photo go to properties, it should shows the date, time, location.) I was at the beach Saturday afternoon and this was not the scene!! Less than 10 cars parked in metered lot next to Balboa Pier! Everyone was using 6' social distancing! Sunday was foggy with no beach traffic except a few neighbors exercising or walking dogs. The "beach" is the least like transmission site based on scientific facts. Sunlight & Humidity kill the virus fastest! Crowds and infrastructure are areas of concern. Food from little stores, gas stations (ask for a disposable glove), restaurants to go. They need to be vigilant about cleaning. If this is the city's concern, other neighbors have suggested we close the 2 entrances to Balboa Peninsula (most popular beach) using police barricade checking ID's on sunny weekends for next 2 weeks and turn people who don't reside here away. (Like DUI check points) FACTS: *William Bryan, science & technology adviser to the Department of Homeland Security, told reporters at the White House on Thursday that government scientists found ultraviolet rays had a potent impact on the pathogen, offering hope its spread may ease over the summer. "The virus dies quickest in the presence of direct sunlight"...on surfaces when the virus was exposed to high humidity and sunlight, the half-life dropped to two minutes. They simulated coughing & sneezing (droplets) which is how the virus spreads and when exposed to sunlight, it lost 1/2 its strength in 90 seconds. *According to Stanford & USC we have a .002% death rate *Only 39 deaths in OC •0 deaths in Newport Beach • Hoag is at 40% occupancy rate -Mission Hospital - Dr's treated a few hundred and sent ppl home & doing well -San Diego re -opened their beaches on Monday Our local beaches helps family's who live here with their kids, exercise, dog walking, and helps with anxiety. Of course wearing masks & food businesses need to adhere to FDA requirements and use best practices to stay safe. Please leave our beaches open & open businesses by mid-May!! We need to go back to work! Message for the public: Be careful, be smart, be respectful, be responsible & stay 6' apart utilizing social distancing! Here's the article from William Bryan, Science & Technology Advisor to the Department of Homeland Security; https://www.aliazeera.com/amp/news/2020/04/sunlight-humidity-kill-coronavirus-fastest-scientists- 200424065853466.html Best Regards, Susan Seaman Newport Beach Resident & beach goer C: (949) 584-9090 E: susan seaman@vahoo.com Sent from (Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:21 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Newport Beach closing From: laurie elderkin <selderki@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:45 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach closing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom it may concern, I am requesting that you keep the beaches open for recreational use for surfers and other exercises. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Laurie Elderkin Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:47 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: KEEP OCEAN OPEN // CLOSE SAND TO LOITERING From: Kai Hally-Rosendahl <kai.PhD1@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:46 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: KEEP OCEAN OPEN // CLOSE SAND TO LOITERING [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Newport Beach City Council, I just learned that you are soliciting input regarding potential beach closures. I hope this email is not too late. I agree that the beach should be closed to sunbathing, loitering, etc. HOWEVER... Any closure of the ocean or sand to "active recreation" is unnecessary and would only be detrimental to the community's health. Physical, emotional, and mental health are DIRECTLY impacted by the ability to exercise, sunlight, and access water. For the ocean specifically, see https://www.waIlace0nichols.org/ Calls to local suicide hotlines have spiked 8,000% in recent weeks. My father committed suicide a few years ago when unable to be active and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. I know multiple folks who have committed suicide in the last few weeks. As long as the sand and ocean are used responsibly, adhering to social distancing, the chances of spreading the virus are no greater (and some might argue, much less) than any other activities. See the statistics from Australia, where beaches remain open to surfing and active recreation: https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/special-report-part-l-covid-l9-aussie-experiment/83782 Sincerely, Kai Kai Hally-Rosendahl Ph.D., Physical Oceanography Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:44 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Tuesdays meeting From: Megan Rokos <rokos24@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Tuesdays meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I've lived on balboa island for 30 years. I unfortunately cant make it to the meeting tonight. I was hoping to come and bring my two kids .... 9th and 7th graders at cdm hs. I think it's time to re open all outdoor activities ...... boardwalks, tennis courts,basketball hoops,etc. People can still take precautions while enjoying healthy,active, outdoor activities. Those at high risk should stay home. My kids and I were at 13th street Saturday and found a spot way more than 6 feet from anyone else. And that was on an extremely crowded day. Today, we are not within 40 feet of anyone else at the same beach. Cant think of a much safer place to be! Megan rokos 949-244-6124 2 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:43 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Don't close our beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Judd Borggreve <jborggreve@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Don't close our beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello - As a member of the Newport community, I just wanted to share that our beaches need to remain open. Especially for the local people of Newport. We don't have large yards, we need a place to get fresh air and exercise. This past weekend was busy, but i also noticed people social distancing. Could be hard to see when looking "down" the beach, but if looked at from an aerial view you would see the distance. Also, we need to keep the junior lifeguard program going this year. I'm sure we can figure out a way to have social distancing implemented with this kids if necessary. We can not keep these kids locked up inside for the summer. They need the continued education of the ocean and the exercise that this program provides!! The parents need a bit of a break as well!! Thank you! Judd Borggreve 949.466.4616 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:33 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: keep the beach open -----Original Message ----- From: Melon C; <melo.nekoo@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:30 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: keep the beach open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. please keep the beach open for active activities during this rough time!! shreadathome & newport beach has always been my go -too. thanks for doing all you do in this hard time! stay safe. Sent from my Whone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:33 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open for Active Recreation From: Michael Reo <mikereo95@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open for Active Recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I am a long time resident on peninsula point who surfs and/or runs on the beach almost everyday. I do not condone the gathering of groups on the beach during this time but don't see the harm in letting the citizens of our city surf, swim, or jog as keeping distance from one another is easily achieved. Please do not shut down our wonderful coast for these purposes. I do support beach closures for those coming to sit or loiter as they have made a mess of them. Thank you for taking this into consideration and for your continued hard work. Sincerely, Michael Reo Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:32 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Volleyball Poles west Newport Beach. From: Jose <sandmitel@twc.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:22 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re: Volleyball Poles west Newport Beach. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Jennifer, Thanks for the quick response and information. I will be working tomorrow during the scheduled time. It looks like the council maybe signing a emergency ordinance to close down Newport Beach for the coming weekends. Starting May 2,3,9,10,16,17. If so I was still wondering about my initial inquiry of getting some of the Beach Volleyballs poles set back up? If at all possible to play during the weekdays and the weekends. That is if the beaches stay open on weekends. If not hopefully, we can get access to the beach volleyball courts for the weekdays. Thanks for your time and understanding Jennifer! Jose Cosio. Quick question will my requests/comments/suggestions be viewed by the committee tomorrow or can you forward them for me? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 28, 2020, at 3:19 PM, Jose <sandmitel@twc.com> wrote: Hi, I had a question/suggestion! Hi, I was wondering when the Beach Volleyball poles will be setup from the river jetty on up to the Newport pier? It looks as though they have been taken down to the corona virus covid19 isolating concerns! I would like to suggest if at all possible. If all the poles could not be setup. Would there be away to at least setup 1 set of poles for 1 court on every street that has poles. The courts hardly ever get used on Newport Beach sand. This would still assure that social/physical distancing can still be in play. Though, for some of us that do setup and play in NB we could get exercise by playing the sport of beach volleyball. Thanks for your time and understanding. I'll wait for your response and hopefully, this can be achieved earlier than later. Thanks Jose Cosio Note. -we usually have just about 6 players when we setup in NB we would keep our social/physical distancing. Just want to exercise! Thx. Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:29 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Trent Wright <trentthomaswright@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:15 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep the beaches open for surfers please all we have Sent from my Phone 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:27 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please From: Cathy Kinney <kinney406@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:01 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; City Clerk's Office <CityClerk@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a resident of the Peninsula Point and am asking you to not close the beaches. It is time to begin to open up our economy and go back to work. Thank you, Cathy Kinney 13 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:26 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please Open -----Original Message ----- From: Robyn Randle <rhigrandle@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:59 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep our beautiful beaches open! We live here and need to enjoy the fresh air and sea water Thanks Sent from my iPhone 14 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:25 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep NB open -----Original Message ----- From: Leslie <leslieanndwan@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:59 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep NB open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep our beaches openH Thanks Leslie Sent from my Whone 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:25 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep Beaches Open! -----Original Message ----- From: Mary Lee <mleequeen@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:58 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep Beaches Open! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It is not fair to the locals to close the beaches. Close off Newport Blvd and Balboa Blvd.. Sent from my Whone 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:25 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please keep beaches open to active recreation From: Josh Penton <joshdpenton@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:57 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please keep beaches open to active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I'm emailing to request that you decide to keep newport beach open to just active recreation, but not the typical sunbathing and hanging out on the beach. Surfing is one of the few physical activities that I can still do and I don't know if I can handle the beaches being closed. I do however fully support stopping people from hanging out on the beach as it is getting out of hand the number of people coming just to hang out. But as for us surfers, we have all kept our distance and are respecting the 6 ft rule. Another thing is if you close the beaches to surfers, HB will get much more crowded to the point where 6 ft might not be attainable, and that could create a problem that could leak into newport very easily. Thanks, Josh Penton 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:48 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Concerned Citizen From: Gina Brooks <gina.grafix@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:47 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Concerned Citizen [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council Members, As a resident and small business owner living in Newport Beach I am deeply concerned. In order to be able to make a responsible decision as a citizen, I would like a transparent explanation, what protection will protect me exactly against what. I urge you to keep our beaches open! so we can build herd immunity, naturally! We are being controlled by the deep state and it is becoming very clear that deliberate false advertising and misuse of information, called reductionism is being used in small increments daily to scare the US and the rest of the world. We need to stop the daily drum beat of depression and terror. It will lead to more depression and terror! The building block of our immune system is bacteria and viruses'. Wearing masks is not healthy. Isolation doesn't lead to better health. Depriving us of human interaction and work is not healthy. The media is obsessed within finding young people who have died of COVID-19. It is non-stop gloom and doom. I believe the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. The numbers aren't there to back up these draconian measures. Doctors are coming out admitting that they are bing forced to write up cases as Covid19. This has to stop! Please help preserve our liberty. Sincerely Gina Brooks Newport Beach Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:31 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Coronavirus From: Dave Ashton Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:30:24 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Coronavirus [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please do NOT buckle under pressure from Gov Newsom. We need to open up businesses and public space ASAP. Thank you, Dave Ashton, NB Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:30 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Closing beaches From: Martha Kerstner <mkerstner@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Closing beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I totally agree with my neighbor and would like to copy her letter to you. Thank you. Martha Kerstner Dear City Council Members, I am vehemently opposed to closing our beaches. Especially because this decision is coming from lies that the media was complicit in putting on the national news. The main photo they showed was a stock picture from a past holiday weekend. If you look below you'll see pictures posted on Patch that portray the way our beaches actually were. There is absolutely no way there were 40,000 people here. Then below that you see the HB photos and post from HBPD thanking everyone for their cooperation. What I find disturbing is the media didn't do those same aerial photos of our beaches. Why? Because if they had the narrative would not go along with what someone/some group from Newport wanted to portray. I'm on the Nextdoor App and a good number of residents are unhinged in their anger about beaches being open. They actually were pushing neighbors to take their cars out of their garages and park on the streets to block people from parking. That's not illegal however it shows their nasty attitudes. I'm asking that you do not close our beautiful beaches. I'm also asking you open up the boardwalk so people are not on the skinny sidewalks and alleys. And while I'm at it it's time to begin to open our businesses just like many other states are doing. Why can we go to grocery stores and hardware stores safely and not into small businesses? Newport Beach has only had a total of 91 cases of COVID even with visitors coming here. Hoag Hospital has 8 COVID patients currently. The rest of the hospital is like a ghost town. They've had to lay off many people. It's time to open our community not make decisions to close it down further. Our civil rights have been taken away right before our eyes. You are our leaders. Are you going to fight to preserve our liberties or are you going to be complicit in denying them? Respectively, Janet Fraser Sent from my iPad Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:30 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Absolutely not -----Original Message ----- From: Mike Bacus <mikebacus@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Absolutely not [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council Members, Closing the beach is a terrible idea. I believe "closing" to be an unfounded, hysterical, and even tyrannical action. If you have true concerns about the volume, control parking and access (i.e. 4th of July). There are only three major ingress points to the Peninsula: - W.Balboa at PCH - Newport Blvd (note: close the on ramp from PCH) - Via Balboa Island The boardwalk closure forced traffic volumes into the alley, which created a mess with cars, bikes, and pedestrians vying for space on a path that wasn't intended for that use/volume. If you control parking and access, I recommend opening the boardwalk. Kind regards, Mike Bacus Owner & resident 1807 W. Balboa Blvd Mulvey, Jennifer From: City of NB Questions Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:48 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Brown, Leilani Subject: FW: Feedback for City of Newport Beach Comment received during meeting From: City of Newport Beach <NoReply@newportbeachca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:58 PM To: City of NB Questions <questions@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Feedback for City of Newport Beach You have received this feedback from clave haack < haack316@yahoo.com > for the following page: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/38160/ Please keep the harbor open. I understand the need for distancing. 1. my wife needs her time on the water, the two of us are able to implement the guidelines. (she will cry if she cannot see the water and I am the only one living with her. it will be painful :-) 2. the restrictions on parking and one way sidewalks (corona del mar) were very effective. 3. families need the harbor! thanks clave Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:05 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Beach and Newport Beach Open From: Jean Zabroski Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:04:27 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Re: Beach and Newport Beach Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Also I would like to add if people can visit your business and see our doctors in Newport normally then you should not consider keeping your beaches to only be used by local town memebers. Thanks Jean On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 6:01:58 PM PDT, Jean Zabroski <jeanzabroski@yahoo.com> wrote: Keep Newport Beach open encourage the other CA beaches to be open as well. The science and amount of people who are affected by Covid it has a 98% recovery rate, acts similar to the flu to keep America closed. Your immune system is built by Vitamin D and fresh air. If you opened the trails, beaches, parks and parking and bathrooms people would have more room to spread out and not be on top of the residents any more then all summer long in your town. Your business deserve to be open and to allow us the people to spend money in Newport if we choose to. Policing the state and taking away our rights is not constitutional. We don't need to quarantine healthy people or making them wear masks. Thank you Jean Gibson Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:01 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Keep everything OPEN! From: K Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:00:36 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Keep everything OPEN! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. OPEN EVERYTHING! Let people be responsible and enjoy the outside areas and whatever businesses they choose. It is outrageous that public areas are closed. Take the locks off the parks. Put the basketball hoops back. Thank you! Katharine Keith 621 Iris Ave. CDM Cell: 949-939-3544 Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:46 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Beaches From: Margaret Good Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:45:35 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I don't live in Newport Beach, but am very Happy with the 5-2 vote to keep the beaches open. With the recent studies that show the virus is not even close to as deadly as once thought, and the willingness of citizens to social distance, I see it as a major step forward in resuming normal life. It gives the rest of us hope that this too shall pass and one day we will have our lives back. I have a smile on face for the first time in weeks. Margaret Good Sent from Gmail Mobile Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:42 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches staying opean -----Original Message ----- From: minecraft dude <kameron.sacha.perez@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:58 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches staying opean [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I understand if you are closing the beaches down for just people who sit and enjoy it, but I think it's not fair to the people who are just getting exercise because everything is closed. Everything is shut down and my main source of exercise is from surfing so I hope you don't shit down the beaches. Thank you for your time Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:41 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches From: Chase Espy <chase.espy69@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:53 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, I'm here to say I would like the beaches to stay open, Us kids have nothing to do during these hard times. The beach is where we go to get our mind in a positive state, without the beaches open what do we do all day? Play video games and get headaches ! No we need theses beaches to stay open not for us but for our spirt! Thanks chase Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Great Job From: Fran Newman <frannewman34@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:37 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Great Job [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We were one of the thousand who wrote you an email pleading for you to close our beaches. Then after listening to your decision today to keep the beaches open based on data we were convinced you were right. Thank you for being so thorough and on top of the facts. We did a 100% u turn because of your efficiency in your decision making. Thank you. Thank youth Keep up the great work. Jack and Fran Newman 6009 Seashore Drive 'Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 646-4150 e-mail: frannewman34 @gmail.com 4 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:35 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Vote Regarding Beach Access From: Roach, JP <jproach@savills.us> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:21 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Roach, JP <jproach@savills.us> Subject: Vote Regarding Beach Access [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council- I'd like to respectfully request the beaches remain open, on a limited basis, to "active recreational" uses - walking, running, swimming, surfing, body surfing, etc. But not laying out, sunbathing, partying, or otherwise socializing on the beach. My family and I have been taking COVID-19 exceptionally seriously, voluntarily quarantining with ourselves since early March (we have a young son who was born 6 weeks premature so we're exceptionally cautious). We wear masks and gloves when we do have to venture out in public, vigorously wash our hands after outside contact, disinfect all deliveries before they come inside our house, etc. The only outdoor reprieve for our sanity is family walks / runs around the neighborhood, walks on the beach, and the occasional swim / surf - all socially distant and responsible measures adhered to. The beach and the ocean is part of who I am. I need it for my well being. Perhaps roads are closed to vehicles coming into the beach part of town / accessing the beaches by motor vehicles. Then even further, if you can access the beach locally, then only active recreational uses of the beach are allowed. Being on lockdown for 45 days, the first sign of hot warm weather brought people irresponsibly rushing to the beach in droves. Please consider an alternative to a blanket closed door policy. We need responsible restrictions in place, not restricted access, as the moment the restrictions are lifted again, I fear the same rush and carelessness will occur again. Thank you for all that you do to keep our communities safe. -JP JP Roach, Esq. Senior Managing Director I Savills US (949) 462-4106 Broker Lic. #01902837 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: THANK YOU!!! : City of Newport Beach: Council Advises Staff to Maintain Beach Access with Additional Enforcement of Social Distancing From: Malgorzata Gosia Nowakowska <gnowakowska@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:43 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: THANK YOU!!! : City of Newport Beach: Council Advises Staff to Maintain Beach Access with Additional Enforcement of Social Distancing [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you so much for keeping the beach decision. Thank you for staying rational and protecting our community from many negative consequences of COVID Paranoia. Thank you for making this right and the best decision. Best Gosia Malgorzata Nowakowska aka Gosia Cell: 646-509-8828 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: City of Newport Beach News <noreply@newportbeachca.gov> Date: Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 7:31 PM Subject: City of Newport Beach: Council Advises Staff to Maintain Beach Access with Additional Enforcement of Social Distancing To: <gnowakowska@gmail.com> Council Advises Staff to Maintain Beach Access with Additional Enforcement of Social Distancing The City Council has advised staff to maintain accessibility to the Newport Beach coastline for exercise and recreation, with a greater police and lifeguard presence to more actively enforce social distancing directives. Post Date: 04/28/2020 7:09 pm The City Council has advised staff to maintain accessibility to the Newport Beach coastline for exercise and recreation, with a greater police and lifeguard presence to more actively enforce social distancing directives. The Council action Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: NB City Council I PLEASE READ (thank you) From: Allison Harter <harter.allison@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:42 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: NB City Council I PLEASE READ (thank you) [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello again, I have been watching the live stream meeting and I tried 75 times to call in to voice my opinion on beach closures. So I thought I'd send an email to make up for missing my shot. I have emailed on this about a month ago, and I stay firm on my view point. I live in a small studio, I don't have a balcony to get fresh air, and the beach is and always will be my daily sacred place for exercise, de -stress, surf, and the number one thing that's keeping my mental health in check. A woman on the call bashed mental health like she was okay with the suicide rates rising, with depression rising, with her entitled opinion. Those who think the world revolves around them need to stay at home and never leave if that's the case. (Since they feel so strongly on taking the beach away from everyone, even though it's the reason we pay so much to live here.) The grocery store has a 100% higher chance to get sick, everyone touching items, credit card payment pads, etc etc shopping carts. The cashier being exposed to every person, every day, and you talking to that same cashier..... think about it. But the beach is open, nothing to touch object wise that could be a spreader. The only thing to touch is sand!! Who in their right mind would touch sand, and then rub it in their eyes or on their face and into their mouth? Nobody! The perfect cure to keeping you from not touching your face. The beach is fresh healthy air with wide spread spaces. Nature is natural medicine and it's been proven sunlight kills this "virus." UVA/UVB rays do in fact kill bacteria, and I believe the sun is on our side. Nature is natural medicine and people are blinded by, thinking they can go get groceries and be protected, but they still think the beach is the harmful place? Wearing gloves and masks don't even protect you! Gloves, you're still touching everything, even you're own personal things. People don't sanitize their gloves every second, and is it necessary to be wasting so much plastic? When you will use the same hands anyways and either way will still need to wash and sanitize them? Come on people! Same with masks- they don't do anything unless you have the real ones that should be kept for medical workers to use. People are making their own masks orjust using a cloth just to not be hounded into wearing one. They don't work though! Things can still get in, and go out. I cut up an old cotton T-shirt and use that when I must and it literally does nothing. The problem isn't in the gloves or the masks, if anything people are littering masks everywhere in the streets! It's not closing the beaches and taking away locals rights, what the problem is here is some people are scared of the unknown. This pandemic hasn't even affected our area as to how it was exaggerated out to be. Wash your hands, don't be a dirty person, respect others of their space and cleanliness, if you must cough or sneeze make sure you have a personal handkerchief to use and sanitize right after, (handkerchiefs you can wash... saving excess plastic use and the brainwashed need for masks.) Practice social distancing, clean healthy eating and get exercise, breathe fresh air, THINK POSITIVE, don't allow fear to overwhelm and overcome you, get in touch with nature (beach), and practice the things you love when stuck indoors. Mental health is huge. The beach is the only thing I get to look forward to every day... please please don't take that away. I run in the morning, surf a little, dry off in the sun, then go back home inside my small studio with no windows. I watch the Surfline camera even when I'm inside just to be able to feel like I'm still in the fresh air. Nature is free, nature is natural medicine, nature is healing and shouldn't be an option to take it away. Those who are in an exaggerated state of fear right now should stay home if they are that afraid. But they can't take it away for all the other locals who are being responsible and clean. If you made it this far into my email, (by the way I appreciate your time and screw all the mean emails you might've received during these weird times.) Thank you for listening, thank you for understanding currently and keeping our beaches open, if it ever came down to a close PLEASE consider a way that locals still have access. May we stay blessed. Thank you. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches Remain Open -----Original Message ----- From: John Voza <jvoza@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:39 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches Remain Open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach City Council, As a resident of Newport Beach, I would like to thank Council Members Dixon, Avery, Duffield, Mouldon and O'Neill for voting to keep our beaches open. The silent majority stand with you. John Voza Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:26 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: NB City Council special meeting -beach closure -----Original Message ----- From: Jennifer Rolfes <jenniferrolfes@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:16 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: NB City Council special meeting -beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Joy! I agree that Newport beaches and city parks should be active use only For the next few weeks. Jeff you are so correct -our citizens need to be able to use our city and feel safe. A day at the beach is not essential right now. Is it possible to modify the beach and park hours in Newport and CDM for the next few weekends? This will accommodate the locals and it will deter the out of town guests from coming to town to day camp at the beach and city parks -which should only be used for brief exercise. We live right off PCH, near Irvine Terrace park. We are used to traffic noise, but on last Saturday 4/25 the noise was horrific. There were caravans of cars and motorcycles traveling down PCH. The noise was incredible. It sounded like the Indy 500. People were screaming out Of their cars. Many were the Hotrod cars. It was like a parade with groups of 20 cars traveling together. On my weekly shopping trip at Smart & Final many tourists were there using the restroom, stopping in to buy alcohol and not all were taking social distancing rules seriously And wearing masks. Passing the 76 station at Avocado -the whole station taken up by a gang of unmasked motorcycle riders. I couldn't stop to get gas because there was no room. There were also large groups of out-of-towners at Irvine Terrace Park. Walking my dog there on Saturday- the first time -there was a group of about 30 athletes scrimmaging with their coaches running a football or rugby type practice in headlocks -face to face -in a rugby scrum type move. The parents We're watching the kids in chairs. The second walk there was another large group of over 20 people with parents and teen girls having a birthday party. They had come from out of the area to celebrate. Just modify the hours. Get it out to the public that city beaches and parks are closed from 12-3 pm on Saturday and Sunday during the confinement. This will give locals a chance to get out and exercise for mental health. Thank you, Jennifer Rolfes Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Re -open Newport Beach Today! From: Mike Larkin <newport_beachview@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:50 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Re -open Newport Beach Today! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Dear City Council, Please do not close our beaches. Laguna Beach will take years to recover from their fiasco. we the citizens of Newport Beach ask that you immediately begin opening up our city. The worst of the Chinese Flu is over and we're tired of Gavin Newsom and his halting speeches. He's terrible. what he has done is ruined the lives of so many families here in Newport Beach. You're not going to be able to enforce people to wear these hot masks during summer months and neither should people serving the public. It's completely ridiculous. I wore one once grocery shopping and it was very hard to breath. Please make the intelligent choice to remove restrictions on all Newport Beach businesses, churches and facilities today. Thank you! JML 10 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keep beaches open -----Original Message ----- From: Victor Dinis <dinisvictor24@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:45 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The sacrifices we have been making for a VERY small handful of people are too much and should no longer continue. Please keep beaches open and start opening businesses again. Thank you. Regards, 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:24 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Having beaches "Exercise Only" is unconstitutional and discriminatory From: Susan Ihrig <smihrig@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:40 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Having beaches "Exercise Only" is unconstitutional and discriminatory [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Small children, disabled... for some people, just getting to the beach is. physical challenge, and what a relief to arrive at the sand. Now you want to make them "move along?" ADA violation in the making. Not to mention huge violation of the 1st amendment - right to assemble. City council, we are adults with God-given freedoms. If you aren't afraid of God's wrath for trampling our rights, maybe you'll fear Geragos with the lawsuits he is bringing on with good standing. Susan Ihrig (949)929-1777 Sent from my iPad 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:21 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: All for surfing and Active recreation -----Original Message ----- From: John McCarthy <John@changeforbalance.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:51 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: All for surfing and Active recreation [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I agree with banning loitering but please allow active recreation such as surfing and running/jogging. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone 16 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches From: Brandon Porter <bpbranporter@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:49 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep our beaches open! Not for group activities/hangouts but would be wonderful for solo exercise/surfing etc. Thank you for your consideration Brandon Porter, PA -C Mission Hospital - Southern California Orthopedic Trauma Specialists Cedars -Sinai Medical Center - Emergency Department University of Southern California bpbranporterCd-qmail.com cell phone: 949-456-4525 17 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:19 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Please don't close the beach -----Original Message ----- From: Bryan Parkinson <whitebarklodge@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:49 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Please don't close the beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I live at 601 E Balboa Blvd and would really appreciate it if you kept the beach open. Thank You, Bryan Parkinson Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: special meeting From: Tracy Robert <tracyannrobert@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: special meeting [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Council Members and City Manager, Thank you for having this meeting. For the most part, I liked what I saw. The plan is a good compromise and will help ensure the safety of our community without closing the beaches. I'm reassured to know you all are working with the lifeguard team and law enforcement. Thank you for taking into consideration the needs of the community. Mr. Mayor, you are right. We are scared and sometimes overwhelmed. I owe you an apology for suggesting that you do not care about the safety of Newport Beach residents. I also want to thank you all for dealing with complaints and meandering diatribes from people all over Newport. Listening to this "question" session is a real eye opener! I support the plan of parking lot closures, signage and increased law enforcement to control the crowds for a few more weekends. I hope that is what you will do to keep us all safe during this difficult time. Sincerely, Tracy A Robert Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:17 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Request to keep beaches open From: Stuart Wayland <stuartwayland@ucsb.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 5:13 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Request to keep beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, I'm aware of the decision the Newport Beach City Council faces in regards to closing the beaches, and considering the gravity of our current situation, the closure of a beach really should be the last thing on our minds. Nevertheless, as a surfer it would bring me great joy for the beaches to remain open for "active recreation", which would hopefully allow people to continue to enjoy the beaches in a safe manner. Regardless of your decision, however, I would like to thank you for all you are doing and the concern you have shown for this city. Sincerely, Stuart Wayland Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Melodiejohns <melodiejohns2@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Don't live in Newport but love visiting! Great job not bowing to unrealistic unsupported by evidence pressure! If all beaches in Ca were open for enjoyment we could have more social distancing. Thank you for doing the right thing. Sent from my Phone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:44 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: The Newport Beach -----Original Message ----- From: parker conley <parker_conley@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 9:46 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: The Newport Beach [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Sent from my iPhone I am a 14 year old very very very bored in this quarantine. The only thing that makes me active and want to be outside is going to wedge. All I ask is if you just let the beach stay open! Thank you Parker Conley 3104877397 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:57 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Thank you for your common sense! From: Libby Huyck <libonlido@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:49 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Fwd: Thank you for your common sense! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe Dear Council Members, I was very happy to learn that last night you approved keeping the beaches open on weekends. Thank you. Last weekend was a perfect "test" and we didn't see much of a spike (as earlier email below attests to). I do hope we can reclaim our livelihoods and get workers back to work May 1 st. All the businesses I talk to are at breaking point and might not be able to weather this any longer. And it truly is "our right" to work. Thank you again. When there is so little confidence in other government leaders making a travesty of this virus, it's nice to see you have common sense and do respect our rights. Best, Libby Huyck -----Original Message ----- From: Libby Huyck <libonlidoPaol.com> To: citycouncikC newportbeachca.gov <citycouncilonewportbeachca.gov> Sent: Mon, Apr 27, 2020 9:22 am Subject: data shows good news, not bad! Dear Council Members, Thank you for considering "another opinion" here: When analyzing the virus numbers, the most important numbers, in my opinion, are the number of hospitalizations per day and the ratio of number of new cases over the number tests for that same day. If we are way below our hospital capacity, like we are now, then we can lift restrictions. If the ratio is less than our county average of 8%, like it was for 4/26 (4.6%), then we should lift restrictions. (Please note: this data is the day after that hot day when we saw many crowds, AND WE DID FINE.) My recommendation: stay the course, open up businesses gradually. Immediately open up all beaches, parks, playgrounds, recreational areas. (perhaps keep some parking lots closed to prevent tourist parties) The virus has run its course and is waning. This is what a normal course of flu does After a week, see where the above two numbers are. We are killing far more people by seizing their livelihood. Good luck. Libby Huyck Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:53 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open beaches -----Original Message ----- From: M.D. Moore <migg949@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:19 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you for your courage and judgement! Michael Moore 61 Sea Pine Lane Newport Beach Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: Tammy Green <bibletammyl@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:58 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you for keeping beaches open and recognizing we can do the right things to keep safe Sent from my iPhone 11 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:48 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Keeping NP Open Keeps Crowds Lighter Elsewhere From: T <timviggers@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:10 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Keeping NP Open Keeps Crowds Lighter Elsewhere [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't close Newport Beach. This would put even greater strain on the few places that are open. Trust the public to practice safe physical distancing as we trust you to do the greater good for the entire community and not just Newport Beach. Thank you and take care. 12 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:46 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Open Balboa Islandboardwalk -----Original Message ----- From: Patricia Esnard <adducibomb@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 10:38 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Open Balboa Islandboardwalk [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear counsel numbers, I missed the meeting today. However, I would like to urge you to open the Balboa Island boardwalk. Traffic going in one direction has been working fine. I walk the boardwalk 2 to 3 times a day with my dog and I've never seen anyone abusing this system. I was shocked when it was closed. Now all the beaches in Newport are open, But the boardwalk remains closed. By closing the boardwalks, you have created a bigger problem. Now, everyone walks around the Island through the alleys! The alleyway around the island is a closed airway environment. Not only is it a closed airway environment, there is two way traffic walking the alleys all day long. Most walkers do not wear a mask. How does this help the problem? In fact, it creates a bigger problem for the residents and visitors. Please open the board walk! Lastly the roadblock going onto the Island is ridiculous. The people that live in the island cannot get to their homes unless they turn right or left and make a U-turn on Bayside Drive, just to cross the bridge to go to their home. This does not deter visitors who have driven All the way to the Island, from going onto the island. This just creates more chaos on Bayside Dr. This makes no sense as well. If this was discussed in the meeting, I'm sorry for repeating This has been bothering me for quite some time. Sincerely, Patricia Esnard Sent from my iPhone 15 Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:18 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches are our right From: Bill Viscome <amintrade99@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:17 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches are our right [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Do NOT close beaches, the ocean air is the best for your body Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:45 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Thank you for keeping the beaches open From: Cheryl Cristofaro <surfaro@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:44 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Thank you for keeping the beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you for your decision to keep Newport Beaches open. I am a resident of Huntington Beach and we are also feeling the impact of senseless closures of L.A. and San Diego County beaches. Thank you for also considering the "science" behind the closures. There is no evidence that closing L.A. Beaches has saved lives and curbed the spread of COVID-19. Kind regards, Cheryl Cristofaro Resident and Surfer Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:10 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: beach closures, et al From: Kevin Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:09:52 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Cc: info@cdmra.org Subject: Re: beach closures, et al [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. It is past time to not only open all beaches, but also open the Balboa peninsula and Balboa Island board walks! Given the coronavirus history in our local area to date, the beach and boardwalk shutdowns have become ridiculous. The general public is fully capable of public distancing, as well as wearing masks for additional protection, if they deem it necessary. End the absurdity. Regards, Kevin A. Capps Corona del Mar Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beaches -----Original Message ----- From: John Cianciarulo <chauncyl_2000@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:30 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you for your courage and conviction to keep our beaches open! It is providing a safe, healthy way for people who are struggling to stay healthy and sane. Thank you so much! Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:43 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Thank You! -----Original Message ----- From: Brian Babcock <brian.babcock@outlook.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 8:43 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Thank You! [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Just want to thank you for keeping our beaches open. Brian Babcock Sent from my iPhone Mulvey, Jennifer From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 11:46 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Beach closure From: David Mauri <mauri.david@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 11:41 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please keep the beach OPEN for active recreation. Surfing has been the only thing keeping me sane during these trying times. Thank you Big_Wave_Dave Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 11:51 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Thank you for keeping the beaches open From: Katitza Schmidt Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 11:51:12 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; info@spon-newportbeach.org Subject: Thank you for keeping the beaches open [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council, I would like to express my gratitude to all who supported keeping our beaches open. I think a bit of normalcy through outdoor time and activity will do much to help buoy spirits both mentally and emotionally. I am hopeful the better natures of people will shine in their comportment. Of course there will be some outliers, but may they be the exception. Katitza Schien Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:58 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Newsom's expected order to close California Beaches Importance: High From: Manju Lal Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:58:14 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: Newsom's expected order to close California Beaches [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Members of City Council, I was very pleased by the outcome of Tuesday's meeting regarding beach access. I thank you for all that you have done thus far with the soft closures to keep the residents of Newport Beach safe. This email is in response to what I heard on the news this evening regarding Governor Newsom's expected order to close all California beaches effective May 1. 1 am concerned that this closure is going to cause problems on the peninsula for its residents if we are not allowed to exercise on the beach. I have been a resident of the Balboa Peninsula for 26 years, and a home owner here for the last 11 of those years. I am an avid runner; and I am probably well recognized by most lifeguards, police, and other city officials as I run every day on the sand of Newport Beach. It has been the one thing that has kept me calm and at peace through this pandemic. It causes great anxiety to think, even for a moment, that my outlet for maintaining mental and physical health could be compromised/complicated. The streets on the peninsula are not that wide. E Bay, Balboa Blvd, and the alleys are already more congested because of the boardwalk closures. If beaches are not left open for active use for the residents, my concern is we are going to have a very difficult time with adhering to social distancing practices. Thank you. Regards, Manju Manju Lal, MBA, MPH maniulal01(@hotmail.com Mulvey, Jennifer From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:50 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Beach closure From: janet fraser Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:49:37 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office; Dept - City Council Subject: Fwd: Beach closure [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor and Council Members, I have just heard about Newsom's executive order closing all beaches and parks. I certainly hope and pray that Newport Beach will stand our ground against this tyranny. The City has made their decision and should not abide in this order. Respectfully, Janet Fraser Villa Point 909-730-2929 Begin forwarded message: From: janet fraser <janetfraser4re@gmail.com> Date: April 28, 2020 at 12:25:25 PM PDT To: cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov, citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov Cc: Janet Fraser <janetfraser4RE@gmail.com> Subject: Beach closure Dear City Council Members, I am vehemently opposed to closing our beaches. Especially because this decision is coming from lies that the media was complicit in putting on the national news. The main photo they showed was a stock picture from a past holiday weekend. If you look below you'll see pictures posted on Patch that portray the way our beaches actually were. There is absolutely no way there were 40,000 people here. Then below that you see the HB photos and post from HBPD thanking everyone for their cooperation. What I find disturbing is the media didn't do those same aerial photos of our beaches. Why? Because if they had the narrative would not go along with what someone/some group from Newport wanted to portray. I'm on the Nextdoor App and a good number of residents are unhinged in their anger about beaches being open. They actually were pushing neighbors to take their cars out of their garages and park on the streets to block people from parking. That's not illegal however it shows their nasty attitudes. I'm asking that you do not close our beautiful beaches. I'm also asking you open up the boardwalk so people are not on the skinny sidewalks and alleys. And while I'm at it it's time to begin to open our businesses just like many other states are doing. Why can we go to grocery stores and hardware stores safely and not into small businesses? Newport Beach has only had a total of 91 cases of COVID even with visitors coming here. Hoag Hospital has 8 COVID patients currently. The rest of the hospital is like a ghost town. They've had to lay off many people. It's time to open our community not make decisions to close it down further. Our civil rights have been taken away right before our eyes. You are our leaders. Are you going to fight to preserve our liberties or are you going to be complicit in denying them? Respectively, Janet Fraser Villa Point Newport Beach, CA x i patch.com i`tio ciraTions ivere issued as peopdo ticlouea t)r in e Ulu7nry beaches Saturday, while parking lots remained dr,sed rine to the corona�Arus. F. f ty hfw tinivig.�y. Nt w-: hniE:-ili C 3 Pah MM -1 l`eatueel# 6veht% Cl + may to Enjoy $6 Shrlmp Entrees at Robio's on Mother's Day g NA ly 15 7YF Las Angeles ' Chamber Orchestra with Sheku Kanneh-Mason (POSTPONED) h'a•y 23 ft Rene, Fleming. 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